Altria Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altria Group a buy right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Altria Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Altria Group stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Altria Group?

Wall Street analysts have given Altria Group a "Buy" rating, but there may be better buying opportunities in the stock market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new stock ideas, but Altria Group wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five companies may be even better buys.
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Are investors shorting Altria Group?

Altria Group saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 13th, there was short interest totaling 11,220,000 shares, a decrease of 15.4% from the July 29th total of 13,260,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,620,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.7 days. Approximately 0.6% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Altria Group's next earnings date?

Altria Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 28th 2021.
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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, October 28th 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) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 28th. The company reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.18 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $5.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.36 billion. Altria Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 268.09% and a net margin of 17.22%.
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How has Altria Group's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Altria Group's stock was trading at $40.48 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, MO shares have increased by 19.2% and is now trading at $48.27.
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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, August 26th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.90 per share on Tuesday, October 12th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.46%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 14th. This is an increase from Altria Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.86.
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Is Altria Group a good dividend stock?

Altria Group pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.39%. MO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Altria Group has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Altria Group is 82.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, Altria Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 74.23% next year. This indicates that Altria Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Altria Group's stock buyback program work?

Altria Group declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Thursday, January 28th 2021, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 2.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

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

Altria Group issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 5th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.560-$4.620 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $4.590. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for MO?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Altria Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $46.00 to $58.00. On average, they anticipate Altria Group's share price to reach $53.71 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Altria Group's key executives?

Altria Group's management team includes the following people:

• William F. Gifford, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Jody L. Begley, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• Salvatore Mancuso, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Charles N. Whitaker, SVP, Chief Human Resources & Compliance Officer
• Murray R. Garnick, Executive Vice President & General Counsel

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

15 employees have rated Altria Group CEO Billy Gifford on Glassdoor.com. Billy Gifford has an approval rating of 78% among Altria Group's employees.

Who are some of Altria Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Altria Group include Philip Morris International (PM), British American Tobacco (BTI), Swedish Match AB (publ) (SWMAY), RLX Technology (RLX), Vector Group (VGR), 22nd Century Group (XXII), BOTS (BTZI), White Fox Ventures (AWAW) and Electronic Cigarettes International Group (ECIGQ).
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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), The 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.29%), BlackRock Inc. (6.60%), State Street Corp (3.78%), FMR LLC (3.00%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.67%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.58%).
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Which major investors are selling Altria Group stock?

MO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Independent Franchise Partners LLP, GQG Partners LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Epoch Investment Partners Inc., GSB Wealth Management LLC, and Cibc World Markets Corp.
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Which major investors are buying Altria Group stock?

MO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Franklin Resources Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., State Street Corp, FMR LLC, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, and Geode Capital Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Altria Group?

Shares of MO 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 $48.27.

How much money does Altria Group make?

Altria Group has a market capitalization of $89.01 billion and generates $26.15 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $4.47 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.36 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Altria Group have?

Altria Group employs 7,100 workers across the globe.

When was Altria Group founded?

Altria Group was founded in 1985.

What is Altria Group's official website?

The official website for Altria Group is www.altria.com.

Where are Altria Group's headquarters?

Altria Group is headquartered at 6601 WEST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND VA, 23230.

How can I contact Altria Group?

Altria Group's mailing address is 6601 WEST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND VA, 23230. The company can be reached via phone at (804) 274-2200.