iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.93, while Altria Group Inc trades at $72.46 (market cap $117.76B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 6.01% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and Altria Group 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 | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $74.55 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $54.72 |
Market Cap | — | $117.76B |
Enterprise Value | — | $138.83B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.01% |
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MO trades at $72.14, up 2.79% today, near the consensus price target of $71.00. Technicals are bearish with support at $70 and resistance at $72. The company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.32, beating estimates, but Q4 2025 missed. Revenue for 2025 was $20.14B with a net income margin of 39.52%. Recent news highlights its status as a Dividend King, with a focus on high yields and defensive qualities amid market volatility.
Outlook: MO offers a high dividend yield and stable cash flow, but faces risks from declining smoking trends and regulatory pressures. Analysts are mostly bullish (61.53% buy ratings), yet technical weakness and debt levels warrant caution. The stock presents income appeal but requires monitoring of earnings consistency and sector challenges.
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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 →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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