NYSE:VGR Vector Group (VGR) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now] (From Priority Gold) (Ad) Free VGR Stock Alerts $9.81 +0.44 (+4.70%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.32▼$9.8950-Day Range$9.37▼$11.2952-Week Range$9.27▼$13.43Volume1.77 million shsAverage Volume1.03 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.54 billionP/E Ratio8.46Dividend Yield8.15%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Vector Group alerts: Email Address Vector Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy2.33% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.87Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.50Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth1.61%From $1.24 to $1.26 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.1.04 out of 5 starsMulti-Sector Conglomerates Sector73rd out of 102 stocksCigarettes Industry25th out of 30 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Vector Group. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.33% of the float of Vector Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVector Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vector Group has recently increased by 11.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVector Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.54%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVector Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Vector Group is 68.97%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Vector Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.49% next year. This indicates that Vector Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVector Group has received a -803.11% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Vector Group in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Cigarettes", "Real estate funds investing in apartment buildings", and "Real estate brokerage services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Vector Group is -2.87. Previous Next 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVector Group has a news sentiment score of -0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Multi-Sector Conglomerates companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Vector Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for VGR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Vector Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vector Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.14% of the stock of Vector Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions64.09% of the stock of Vector Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vector Group are expected to grow by 1.61% in the coming year, from $1.24 to $1.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vector Group is 8.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vector Group is 8.46, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Multi-Sector Conglomerates sector average P/E ratio of about 7.18. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. About Vector Group Stock (NYSE:VGR)Vector Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates in two segments, Tobacco and Real Estate. The company produces cigarettes under the Montego, EAGLE 20's, Pyramid, Grand Prix, Liggett Select, Eve, and USA brand names, as well as various partner and private label brands. It also invests in planned communities, condominium and mixeduse developments, apartment buildings, hotels, and commercial properties. The company markets and sells its cigarettes to wholesalers and distributors of tobacco and convenience products, as well as grocery, drug, and convenience store chains. The company was formerly known as Brooke Group Ltd. and changed its name to Vector Group Ltd. in May 2000. Vector Group Ltd. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.Read More VGR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VGR Stock News HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd (VGR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Key Financial Metrics and ...May 4, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)Forget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsIf you think AI is big, then you have got to check out something I call Imperium… By my calculations, it’s set to grow 320,000% in three years. (You can see my calculations here.)May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS: US$0.22 (vs US$0.22 in 1Q 2023)May 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVector Group (NYSE:VGR) Hits New 12-Month Low on Disappointing EarningsMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd (VGR) Q1 Earnings: Misses Revenue Estimates, Aligns with EPS ProjectionsMay 1, 2024 | msn.comVGR Stock Earnings: Vector Group Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 1, 2024 | businesswire.comVector Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 4, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)Forget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsIf you think AI is big, then you have got to check out something I call Imperium… By my calculations, it’s set to grow 320,000% in three years. (You can see my calculations here.)April 25, 2024 | businesswire.comVector Group to Host First Quarter 2024 Results Conference CallApril 21, 2024 | yahoo.comWhy vector databases are having a moment as the AI hype cycle peaksApril 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group's (NYSE:VGR) 9.1% CAGR outpaced the company's earnings growth over the same three-year periodApril 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group's (NYSE:VGR) 9.1% CAGR outpaced the company's earnings growth over the same three-year periodApril 20, 2024 | fool.comWant Super-Safe Dividend Income in 2024? Invest in the Following 2 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.March 25, 2024 | barrons.comVector Group Ltd.March 14, 2024 | benzinga.comNurturing Growth: Vector Group Supports Investors with Growing EarningsFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTop 20 Most Valuable Tobacco Companies in the WorldFebruary 22, 2024 | benzinga.comVector Group Stock (NYSE:VGR) Earnings Dates and Earning CallsFebruary 16, 2024 | 247wallst.com5 Mid-Cap Stocks That Also Pay The Highest DividendsFebruary 15, 2024 | businesswire.comVector Group Declares Quarterly Cash DividendFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Vector Group Ltd Earnings CallFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Could Be Worth WatchingFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd (VGR) Reports Mixed 2023 Financial Results Amid Market ChallengesFebruary 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVector Group Ltd. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 13, 2024 | benzinga.comVector Group: Q4 Earnings InsightsFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial ResultsSee More Headlines Receive VGR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vector Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/14 Dividend3/01/2024Dividend Payable3/14/2024Last Earnings5/01/2024Today5/04/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorMulti-Sector Conglomerates Industry Cigarettes Sub-IndustryTobacco Current SymbolNYSE:VGR CUSIP92240M10 CIK59440 Webwww.vectorgroupltd.com Phone(305) 579-8000Fax302-655-5049Employees551Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.16 Trailing P/E Ratio8.46 Forward P/E Ratio7.91 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$183.53 million Net Margins12.98% Pretax Margin17.55% Return on Equity-25.62% Return on Assets19.31% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.52 Quick Ratio2.88 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.42 billion Price / Sales1.08 Cash Flow$1.35 per share Price / Cash Flow7.26 Book Value($4.76) per share Price / Book-2.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares157,420,000Free Float146,179,000Market Cap$1.54 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Howard M. Lorber (Age 75)President, CEO & Director Comp: $4.29MMr. James Bryant Kirkland III (Age 58)Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $805.74kMr. Richard J. Lampen (Age 70)Executive VP, COO & Director Comp: $1.35MMr. Marc N. Bell (Age 63)Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $653.68kMr. Nicholas P. Anson (Age 51)President & COO of Liggett Group LLC and Liggett Vector Brands LLC Comp: $1.31MMr. James David Ballard (Age 56)Senior VP of Enterprise Efficiency & CTO Mr. Fredrick W. Schmidt III (Age 79)CPA, VP & Controller More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFalcon's Beyond GlobalNASDAQ:FBYDAtlanta BravesNASDAQ:BATRKAtlanta BravesNASDAQ:BATRASteel PartnersNYSE:SPLPLSB IndustriesNYSE:LXUView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsLarson Financial Group LLCBought 17,329 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.011%Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.Sold 14,512 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.634%BNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 38,522 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.066%SpiderRock Advisors LLCBought 10,427 shares on 4/30/2024Ownership: 0.007%Principal Financial Group Inc.Sold 2,047 shares on 4/29/2024Ownership: 0.438%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VGR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VGR shares performed in 2024? Vector Group's stock was trading at $11.28 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VGR shares have decreased by 13.0% and is now trading at $9.81. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Vector Group? Vector Group saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,830,000 shares, a decrease of 17.0% from the March 15th total of 3,410,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,030,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.7 days. Currently, 2.1% of the company's stock are sold short. View Vector Group's Short Interest. When is Vector Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our VGR earnings forecast. How were Vector Group's earnings last quarter? Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 1st. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.01. The company earned $324.57 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $333.30 million. Vector Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.62% and a net margin of 12.98%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.22 EPS. How often does Vector Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vector Group? Vector Group declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 4th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Thursday, March 14th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.15%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 1st. Read our dividend analysis for VGR. Is Vector Group a good dividend stock? Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.54%. VGR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 68.97%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VGR will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.49% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VGR. What ETFs hold Vector Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC), Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD), Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF (RFDA), Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) and Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY). What is Howard M. Lorber's approval rating as Vector Group's CEO? 4 employees have rated Vector Group Chief Executive Officer Howard M. Lorber on Glassdoor.com. Howard M. Lorber has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Vector Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vector Group investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Chicago Bridge Iron (CBI), Diebold Nixdorf (DBD), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR), Philip Morris International (PM), Altria Group (MO), AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET) and Johnson Controls International (JCI). Who are Vector Group's major shareholders? Vector Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.63%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.44%), Insight Folios Inc (0.38%), Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.08%), Denali Advisors LLC (0.08%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Bennett S Lebow, J Bryant Kirkland III, Paul V Carlucci, Richard Lampen and Ronald J Bernstein. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Vector Group? Shares of VGR 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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