NYSE:VGR Vector Group (VGR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.80 +0.28 (+2.24%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.61▼$12.8850-Day Range$10.44▼$12.8052-Week Range$9.27▼$13.32Volume1.22 million shsAverage Volume1.22 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.01 billionP/E Ratio11.03Dividend Yield6.25%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Vector Group alerts: Email Address Vector Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish5.55% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.87Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.22Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.62%From $1.16 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.0.77 out of 5 starsMulti-Sector Conglomerates Sector20th out of 20 stocksCigarettes Industry6th out of 6 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Vector Group.Read more about Vector Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.55% 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 5.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vector Group has recently increased by 23.00%, 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 6.60%, 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.Read more about Vector Group's dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVector Group has received a -808.19% 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 1.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVector Group has a news sentiment score of -0.22. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Multi-Sector Conglomerates companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Vector Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for VGR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Vector Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% 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.Read more about Vector Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vector Group are expected to grow by 8.62% in the coming year, from $1.16 to $1.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vector Group is 11.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.95.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vector Group is 11.03, 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 6.91.Read more about Vector Group's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Unstoppable Prosperity“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.You can find out what they are by clicking here now. 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 HeadlinesJuly 25 at 8:40 AM | tmcnet.comVector Group to Host Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference CallJuly 25 at 1:25 AM | americanbankingnews.comVector Group (NYSE:VGR) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at StockNews.comJuly 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVector Group (NYSE:VGR) Rating Lowered to Buy at StockNews.comJuly 17, 2024 | 247wallst.comWant $5,000? 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(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 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS: US$0.22 (vs US$0.22 in 1Q 2023)May 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 ResultsApril 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 peaksSee 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 Last Earnings5/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/14 Dividend6/05/2024Dividend Payable6/14/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)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 Ratio11.03 Forward P/E Ratio11.03 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$183.53 million Net Margins12.98% Pretax Margin17.55% Return on Equity-25.89% Return on Assets19.33% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.65 Quick Ratio2.18 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.42 billion Price / Sales1.41 Cash Flow$1.36 per share Price / Cash Flow9.40 Book Value($4.76) per share Price / Book-2.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares157,380,000Free Float146,141,000Market Cap$2.01 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.03 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.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 CompetitorsUniversalNYSE:UVVPhilip Morris InternationalNYSE:PMAltria GroupNYSE:MORLX TechnologyNYSE:RLXIspire TechnologyNASDAQ:ISPRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 15,336 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.348%Atomi Financial Group Inc.Bought 1,892 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.011%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 87,101 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 1,700 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.043%Masso Torrence Wealth Management Inc.Sold 1,980 shares on 7/22/2024Ownership: 0.023%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VGR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VGR shares performed this year? Vector Group's stock was trading at $11.28 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VGR shares have increased by 13.5% and is now trading at $12.80. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Vector Group's earnings last quarter? Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 1st. The company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $324.57 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $333.30 million. Vector Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.89% and a net margin of 12.98%. 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. Who are Vector Group's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Vector Group include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.35%), SG Americas Securities LLC (0.12%), Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.08%) and Royal Fund Management LLC (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Richard Lampen, J Bryant Kirkland III, Bennett S Lebow, Ronald J Bernstein and Paul V Carlucci. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Vector Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 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) and Altria Group (MO). This page (NYSE:VGR) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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