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NYSE:MO

Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$45.10
+0.44 (+0.99%)
(As of 06/7/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$44.62
▼
$45.30
50-Day Range
$44.33
▼
$47.78
52-Week Range
$40.35
▼
$52.25
Volume
8.74 million shs
Average Volume
7.90 million shs
Market Capitalization
$80.51 billion
P/E Ratio
14.50
Dividend Yield
8.34%
Price Target
$44.67
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Altria Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.0% Downside
$44.67 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.88% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.02
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.18mentions of Altria Group in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.82%
From $4.98 to $5.27 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.85 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

98th out of 135 stocks

Cigarettes Industry

4th out of 6 stocks

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About Altria Group (NYSE:MO) Stock

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.

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MO Stock News Headlines

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Altria Group (NYSE:MO) Updates FY23 Earnings Guidance
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June 2, 2023 | msn.com
Morgan Stanley Maintains Altria Group (MO) Equal-Weight Recommendation
June 2, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
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June 1, 2023 | msn.com
Moving Beyond Smoking - Altria Closes NJOY Buyout, Reduces FY23 Adj. EPS Outlook
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May 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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May 26, 2023 | msn.com
Altria Group Moves Closer to Closing NJOY Deal
May 26, 2023 | msn.com
Altria gets the green light to close on NJOY acquisition
May 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Altria's Incredibly Low Valuation Makes It A Great Investment
May 23, 2023 | thestreet.com
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May 22, 2023 | msn.com
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May 22, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
With 8% Dividends Which Is The Best Choice - Altria Or British American Tobacco?
May 21, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Recession Or Not, Altria's 8% Dividend Deserves Your Attention
May 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
The Altria Absurdity: Dividend Yield Approaching P/E
May 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
May 19, 2023 | thestreet.com
Altria Group (MO) Stock Closes Higher on Philip Morris E-Cigarette Deal Expansion
May 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Altria Holds 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders; Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.94 Per Share
May 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Altria Group (NYSE:MO)
May 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Altria: Tobacco Market Under Pressure
May 18, 2023 | foxnews.com
Minnesota gets $60.5M in Juul, Altria youth vaping settlement
May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Minnesota to announce details of settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul
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MO Price History

MO Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/28 Dividend
3/23/2023
Last Earnings
4/27/2023
Dividend Payable
4/28/2023
Today
6/07/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/10 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
7/10/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Cigarettes
Sub-Industry
Tobacco
Sector
Consumer Staples
Current Symbol
NYSE:MO
CUSIP
02209S10
CIK
764180
Web
www.altria.com
Phone
(804) 274-2200
Fax
804-484-8231
Employees
6,300
Year Founded
1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$44.67
High Stock Price Forecast
$52.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$36.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-1.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$3.11
Trailing P/E Ratio
14.50
Forward P/E Ratio
9.06
P/E Growth
2.24
Net Income
$5.76 billion
Net Margins
22.44%
Pretax Margin
28.87%
Return on Equity
-245.43%
Return on Assets
24.43%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
0.78
Quick Ratio
0.65

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$25.10 billion
Price / Sales
3.21
Cash Flow
$5.06 per share
Price / Cash Flow
8.92
Book Value
($2.19) per share
Price / Book
-20.59

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,785,040,000
Free Float
1,783,789,000
Market Cap
$80.51 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.59

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Key Executives

  • Mr. William F. Gifford Jr.Mr. William F. Gifford Jr. (Age 53)
    CEO & Director
  • Mr. Salvatore MancusoMr. Salvatore Mancuso (Age 57)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $3.28M
  • Mr. Jody L. BegleyMr. Jody L. Begley (Age 51)
    Exec. VP & COO
    Comp: $3.29M
  • Mr. Murray R. Garnick (Age 63)
    Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel
    Comp: $4.57M
  • Ms. Heather A. Newman (Age 46)
    Sr. VP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
    Comp: $2.38M
  • Mr. Charles N. Whitaker (Age 56)
    Sr. VP, Chief HR Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Mac Livingston
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Shannon Leistra
    Sr. VP & Consumer Experience Officer - Altria Client Services LLC
  • Mr. Michael Thorne-Begland
    VP and Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer - Altria Client Services LLC
  • Ms. Paige Magness
    Sr. VP of Regulatory Affairs - Altria Client Services LLC

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Institutional Ownership

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MO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Altria Group stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Altria Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings 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 forecast for 2023?

9 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Altria Group's shares. Their MO share price forecasts range from $36.00 to $52.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $44.67 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.0%.
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How have MO shares performed in 2023?

Altria Group's stock was trading at $45.71 at the start of the year. Since then, MO shares have decreased by 1.3% and is now trading at $45.10.
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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, July 27th 2023.
View our MO earnings forecast.

How were Altria Group's earnings last quarter?

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The company reported $1.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.01. The business earned $4.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.89 billion. Altria Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 245.43% and a net margin of 22.44%. Altria Group's revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.12 EPS.
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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, May 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.94 per share on Monday, July 10th. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.34%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for MO.

What ETFs hold Altria Group's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Altria Group (NYSE:MO) stock in their portfolio include Cambria Cannabis ETF (TOKE), ETC 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF (SIXA), ETC 6 Meridian Hedged Equity Index Option Strategy (SIXH), WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF (WBIY), Formidable ETF (FORH), First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index (FDL), WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF (WBIG) and VanEck Durable High Dividend ETF (DURA).

Is Altria Group a good dividend stock?

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.42%. 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 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 120.90%. 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 71.35% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MO.

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

Altria Group updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Sunday, June, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.89-$5.03 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $5.05. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

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).

What is Altria Group's stock symbol?

Altria Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MO."

Who are Altria Group's major shareholders?

Altria Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.76%), State Street Corp (3.88%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.35%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.01%), FMR LLC (1.41%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.01%).
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Altria Group's stock price today?

One share of MO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.10.

How much money does Altria Group make?

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) has a market capitalization of $80.51 billion and generates $25.10 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $5.76 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.11 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Altria Group have?

The company employs 6,300 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Altria Group?

Altria Group's mailing address is 6601 WEST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND VA, 23230. The official website for the company is www.altria.com. The company can be reached via phone at (804) 274-2200 or via fax at 804-484-8231.

This page (NYSE:MO) was last updated on 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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