iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Macy's Inc — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63.09, while Macy's Inc trades at $24.09 (market cap $6.25B). The key difference: Macy's Inc pays a 3.22% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and Macy's Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | M | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $25.96 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $11.90 |
Market Cap | — | $6.25B |
Enterprise Value | — | $10.06B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.22% |
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Macy's (M) trades at $23.21, up 1.89% on the day, with a bullish technical signal and consistent earnings beats in recent quarters. The stock exhibits attractive valuation metrics, including a P/E of 9.82 and P/S of 0.29, while recent operational improvements under the 'Bold New Chapter' strategy are driving investor optimism. Net income margin improved to 2.94% in 2025, and positive cash flow generation supports financial stability.
The outlook is cautiously optimistic, with a consensus price target of $24.83 offering modest upside. Key opportunities include luxury brand expansion and digital transformation, but risks remain from margin pressure, retail sector headwinds, and execution challenges in the turnaround plan. Institutional interest is growing, notably with Berkshire Hathaway's new position.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →Founded in 1858 and based in New York City, Macy's operates 570 stores under the Macy's nameplate, 58 stores under the Bloomingdale's nameplate, and 160 freestanding Bluemercury specialty beauty stores (as of the end of fiscal-year 2021). Macy's also operates e-commerce sites and licenses two Bloomingdale's stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Women's apparel, accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and fragrances comprised 59% of Macy's 2021 sales.
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