Compare iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) vs Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) Price & Performance
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iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Monster Beverage Corp — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63.09, while Monster Beverage Corp trades at $99.79 (market cap $95.42B). The key difference: Monster Beverage Corp 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 | MNST | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $98.01 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $58.65 |
Market Cap | — | $95.42B |
Enterprise Value | — | $93.72B |
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Monster Beverage (MNST) trades at $98.005, up 0.96% on the day, with a bullish technical signal and strong fundamental performance. The company has consistently beaten earnings expectations for the last three quarters, with Q1 2026 EPS of $0.58 beating estimates of $0.527. Revenue growth is robust, increasing from $6.3B in 2022 to $8.3B in 2025, while net profit margins have expanded to 23.11%. A 2-for-1 stock split was recently announced, effective August 11, 2026.
The outlook remains positive driven by international expansion and product innovation, with 45% of sales now from overseas. Key risks include premium valuation multiples (P/E of 47.14) and competitive pressure in the energy drink sector. Analyst consensus is 'Buy' with a $94.60 price target, though the current price trades slightly above this target.
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About iShares MSCI South Africa ETF
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.
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Monster Beverage is a leader in the energy drink subsegment of the beverage industry. The Monster trademark anchors the portfolio, and notable offerings include Monster Energy and Monster Ultra. The firm has also started to incubate new trademarks for emerging enclaves of the energy space, like Reign in performance energy. It is primarily a brand owner, outsourcing most of its manufacturing processes to third-party copackers. It primarily uses the Coca-Cola bottling system for distribution after a strategic agreement in which Coke became Monster's largest shareholder (nearly 20%) and that also included the exchange of certain businesses between the two firms. Most of Monster's revenue is generated in the United States, though international geographies are increasing in the mix.
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