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Altria Group (MO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$43.66
+0.54 (+1.25%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$43.29
$43.67
50-Day Range
$39.73
$44.94
52-Week Range
$39.06
$48.04
Volume
9.00 million shs
Average Volume
17.80 million shs
Market Capitalization
$76.99 billion
P/E Ratio
9.55
Dividend Yield
8.98%
Price Target
$46.82

Altria Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.2% Upside
$46.82 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.83% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.02
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.68mentions of Altria Group in the last 14 days
Based on 30 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.13%
From $5.08 to $5.29 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.16 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

73rd out of 131 stocks

Cigarettes Industry

3rd out of 5 stocks

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About Altria Group Stock (NYSE:MO)

Altria Group, Inc. is a US-based tobacco company and one of the Big-3 tobacco companies internationally. The company was formerly known as Phillip Morris International but emerged with its new name in 2003. The rebranding was intended to help the company improve its image while it shifted away from the smokeable tobacco segments of the business. It is a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500. The company was a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for many years but fell from that position due to declining tobacco sales and the divestiture of businesses.

The company operates through a network of subsidiaries that include Phillip Morris USA. Phillip Morris USA is the core segment of business and includes the Marlboro line of cigarette brands. German immigrant Phillip Morris originally founded Phillip Morris in London in 1822. In 1844 the company began making its first line of machine-rolled cigarettes called English Ovals. The English Ovals remained in production in limited quantities until 2017.

By 1902 the company had moved to New York City, where it was incorporated. Operations continued uninterrupted until 1919, when it changed ownership, and then, in 1929, manufacturing operations were moved to Richmond, Virginia and closer to the tobacco fields.

Philip Morris made headlines again in 1933 when it integrated its manufacturing operations. This was done more than 30 years ahead of federal regulations and a ground-breaking move for the industry and America. After another multi-decade run of uninterrupted operations, the company began a series of acquisitions that included Miller Brewing, Kraft Foods and General Mills. Those acquisitions led to eventual mergers and spin-offs that resulted in SABMiller and Kraft General Mills.

Altria Group operates through a network of subsidiaries manufacturing and selling smokeable, smokeless and oral tobacco products. Subsidiaries include but not are limited to Philip Morris USA, John Middleton Inc. and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company. Brands include Marlboro, Marlboro Lights, Black & Mild, Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Sky and Husky. The company's principal customers are wholesalers and large retailers.

The company maintains a number of strategic partnerships as part of its efforts to shift away from smokeable tobacco. These include a 35% stake in JUUL smokeless tobacco products, a 45% stake in Canadian integrated cannabis company Cronos Group and a near-10% stake in ABInbev. These partnerships are intended to capitalize on smokeless tobacco and the legalization of cannabis at the US federal level.

Altria brought in more than $21 billion in 2021. The company employs more than 6,000 people and has paid more than $6.5 billion in cumulative dividends. The company’s operations help support more than 1,200 US farmers and are sold in over 300,000 US retail establishments. Altria continues to be a leader in workforce quality and has received numerous awards, including a spot on the National Business Consortium’s Best of the Best List for 2022.

MO Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/10 Dividend
12/20/2023
Dividend Payable
1/10/2024
Last Earnings
2/01/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend
3/22/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/25/2024
Dividend Payable
4/30/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Cigarettes
Sub-Industry
Tobacco
CUSIP
02209S10
Employees
6,400
Year Founded
1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$46.82
High Stock Price Target
$56.00
Low Stock Price Target
$36.10
Potential Upside/Downside
+7.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$8.13 billion
Pretax Margin
44.63%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$24.48 billion
Cash Flow
$5.18 per share
Book Value
($1.97) per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,763,460,000
Free Float
1,762,228,000
Market Cap
$76.99 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.65

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Should I Buy Altria Group Stock? MO Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Altria Group was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:23 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Altria Group, Inc.:

  • Altria Group's acquisition of NJOY Holdings strengthens its position in the e-vapor market, tapping into the growing demand for smoke-free products.
  • Altria's focus on smokeless tobacco products aligns with the declining trend in traditional cigarette smoking, positioning the company for future growth.
  • Strong growth in full nicotine pouches and on! brand products indicates a positive shift in consumer preferences towards potentially less harmful tobacco alternatives.
  • Altria's stock buyback program demonstrates confidence in the company's performance and may support stock price stability and potential appreciation.
  • Expansion of distribution to a significant number of retail stores in the U.S. for e-vapor products like NJOY ACE could drive revenue growth and market share.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Altria Group, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Altria's recent financial results, with a revenue decline and missing analyst estimates, may raise concerns about the company's ability to navigate the changing tobacco landscape effectively.
  • The overall decline in smoking rates in the U.S. poses a long-term challenge for Altria's core cigarette business, potentially impacting revenue and profitability.
  • Regulatory pressures and increasing awareness of health risks associated with tobacco products could lead to stricter regulations and reduced consumer demand for Altria's offerings.
  • Market competition from other tobacco companies pivoting towards smokeless products, such as British American Tobacco and Phillip Morris International, may intensify, affecting Altria's market share and margins.
  • Uncertainties surrounding the tobacco industry's future landscape, including potential shifts in consumer preferences and regulatory environments, could pose risks to Altria's business strategy and financial performance.

MO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Altria Group stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Altria Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Altria Group's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Altria Group's stock. Their MO share price targets range from $36.10 to $56.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $46.82 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have MO shares performed in 2024?

Altria Group's stock was trading at $40.34 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MO stock has increased by 8.2% and is now trading at $43.66.
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When is Altria Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How can I listen to Altria Group's earnings call?

Altria Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Altria Group's earnings last quarter?

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The company reported $1.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.01. The company earned $5.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.06 billion. Altria Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 244.55% and a net margin of 33.21%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.18 earnings per share.
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How often does Altria Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Altria Group?

Altria Group announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 25th will be given a dividend of $0.98 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a $3.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.98%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 22nd.
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Is Altria Group a good dividend stock?

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) pays an annual dividend of $3.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.06%. MO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 55 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 85.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, MO will have a dividend payout ratio of 74.10% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Altria Group's stock buyback program work?

Altria Group announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, February 1st 2024, which authorizes the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 1.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Altria Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

Altria Group updated its FY24 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 14th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.05-$5.17 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $5.05.

What is Billy Gifford's approval rating as Altria Group's CEO?

15 employees have rated Altria Group Chief Executive Officer Billy Gifford on Glassdoor.com. Billy Gifford has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Altria Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Altria Group investors own include AT&T (T), Philip Morris International (PM), AbbVie (ABBV), Coca-Cola (KO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC) and Bank of America (BAC).

Who are Altria Group's major shareholders?

Altria Group's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.06%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.03%), Capital World Investors (4.00%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.49%), Northern Trust Corp (0.94%) and Capital Research Global Investors (0.75%). Insiders that own company stock include Ellen R Strahlman and Robert Matthews Davis.
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How do I buy shares of Altria Group?

Shares of MO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:MO) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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