Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altria Group a buy right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Altria Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Altria Group stock. 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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Are investors shorting Altria Group?

Altria Group saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,470,000 shares, an increase of 24.7% from the March 31st total of 13,210,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,030,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.8 days. Approximately 0.9% of the shares of the stock 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, August 4th 2022.
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How were Altria Group's earnings last quarter?

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 28th. The company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $0.03. The business earned $4.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.88 billion. Altria Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2,506.92% and a net margin of 11.64%. The firm's revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.07 EPS.
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How often does Altria Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Altria Group?

Altria Group declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 25th. Investors of record on Friday, March 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.90 per share on Friday, April 29th. This represents a $3.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.05%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 24th.
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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 7.05%. 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 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Altria Group is 219.51%. 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 69.77% 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 announced that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Thursday, January 28th 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 2.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually 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 FY22 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 19th. The company provided EPS guidance of $4.79-4.93 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $4.86.

What price target have analysts set for MO?

7 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Altria Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $50.00 to $60.00. On average, they anticipate Altria Group's stock price to reach $53.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.2% 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:

• Mr. William F. Gifford Jr., CEO & Director (Age 52)
• Mr. Salvatore Mancuso, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 56, Pay $1.58M)
• Mr. Jody L. Begley, Exec. VP & COO (Age 50, Pay $1.69M)
• Mr. Murray R. Garnick, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 62, Pay $2.21M)
• Ms. Heather A. Newman, Sr. VP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer (Age 44, Pay $1.19M)
• Mr. Charles N. Whitaker, Sr. VP, Chief HR Officer & Chief Compliance Officer (Age 55)
• Mr. Mac Livingston, VP of Investor Relations
• Mr. Todd A. Walker, Sr. VP of Gov. Affairs & Public Policy - Altria Client Services LLC (Age 55)
• 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

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), Electronic Cigarettes International Group (ECIGQ) and White Fox Ventures (AWAW).
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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), 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.69%), BlackRock Inc. (6.62%), Capital World Investors (6.19%), State Street Corp (3.89%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.01%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.17%).
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Which institutional investors are selling Altria Group stock?

MO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Coho Partners Ltd., Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Van ECK Associates Corp, Prudential Financial Inc., State Street Corp, Wellington Management Group LLP, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, and Capital Research Global Investors.
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Which institutional investors are buying Altria Group stock?

MO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including GQG Partners LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Swiss National Bank, Pacer Advisors Inc., and Cibc World Markets Corp.
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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 $51.09.

How much money does Altria Group make?

Altria Group has a market capitalization of $92.50 billion and generates $26.01 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.48 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.639990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Altria Group have?

Altria Group employs 6,000 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.

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 or via fax at 804-484-8231.