How have VGR shares performed in 2023?

Vector Group's stock was trading at $11.86 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VGR shares have decreased by 8.1% and is now trading at $10.90. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is Vector Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024. View our VGR earnings forecast .

How were Vector Group's earnings last quarter?

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 1st. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. The business earned $364.11 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $387.50 million. Vector Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.33% and a net margin of 12.16%.

How often does Vector Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vector Group?

Vector Group declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, December 15th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 30th. 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 7.25%. VGR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 73.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VGR will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.97% 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) , VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB) , ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) and Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG) .

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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.42%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.27%), Boston Partners (1.25%), Morgan Stanley (1.11%), Northern Trust Corp (0.93%) and Invesco Ltd. (0.80%). 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 WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Vector Group (VGR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$11.00

+0.04 (+0.36%)

(As of 01:15 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $10.88
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$11.03
50-Day Range: $10.15
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$11.14
52-Week Range: $9.86
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$14.39

Volume: 236,682 shs
Average Volume: 730,760 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.72 billion

P/E Ratio: 10.09
Dividend Yield: 7.27%
Price Target: N/A

Vector Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
2.00% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -3.28
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$103,200 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.65%
From $1.13 to $1.16 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

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

1.82 out of 5 stars

Multi-Sector Conglomerates Sector

14th out of 16 stocks

Cigarettes Industry

4th out of 5 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Vector Group.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.00% of the float of Vector Group has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Vector Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Vector Group has recently increased by 16.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Vector Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.25%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Vector Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Vector Group is 73.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Vector Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.97% next year. This indicates that Vector Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Vector Group has received a -818.76% 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Vector Group is -3.28.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
7 people have searched for VGR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 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.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Vector Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $103,200.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 7.14% of the stock of Vector Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
64.41% of the stock of Vector Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Vector Group are expected to grow by 2.65% in the coming year, from $1.13 to $1.16 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Vector Group is 10.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.27.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Vector Group is 10.00, 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 6.29.

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About Vector Group Stock (NYSE:VGR)

Vector Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cigarettes in the United States. It operates in two segments, Tobacco and Real Estate. The company produces cigarettes under the EAGLE 20's, Pyramid, Montego, Grand Prix, Liggett Select, Eve, and USA brand names, as well as various partner and private label brands. It 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 also engages in real estate investment business, operates apartment buildings, hotels, and commercial real estate ventures. 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.

VGR Stock Price History

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VGR Stock News Headlines

November 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Vector Group Is A Steady 'Buy' In Tobacco

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November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q3 2023 Vector Group Ltd Earnings Call

November 2, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Vector Group Ltd. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group Ltd (VGR) Reports 7.9% Increase in Q3 Operating Income Despite Revenue Decline

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November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

October 26, 2023 | tmcnet.com

Vector Announces the Achievement of SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

September 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

September 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Buying: KIRKLAND J BRYANT III Acquires 10,000 Shares of Vector Group Ltd

September 12, 2023 | msn.com

Vector Group shares up after COO buys 10,000 shares

September 7, 2023 | msn.com

Vector Group: 8% Dividend Yield Supported By Climbing Cigarette Market Share

September 4, 2023 | msn.com

Vector Group Seems Promising Despite Regulatory Risks

August 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group to Present at 2023 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

August 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Is About To Go Ex-Dividend, And It Pays A 7.2% Yield

August 14, 2023 | stocknews.com

Why Investors Are Vying for These 3 Tobacco Stocks?

August 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

August 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group (VGR) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Vector Group Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

July 28, 2023 | technews.tmcnet.com

Vector Group to Host Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call

July 18, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Vector Capital pleased but cautious amid "year of consolidation"

June 30, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 8/31/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/15/2023
Last Earnings: 11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/15 Dividend: 11/30/2023
Today: 12/11/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/15/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/21/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Cigarettes
Sub-Industry: Tobacco
Sector: Multi-Sector Conglomerates
Current Symbol: NYSE:VGR
CUSIP: 92240M10
CIK: 59440
Web: www.vectorgroupltd.com
Phone: (305) 579-8000
Fax: 302-655-5049
Employees: 536
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.09
Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.06
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.70
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $158.70 million
Net Margins: 12.16%
Pretax Margin: 17.01%
Return on Equity: -23.33%
Return on Assets: 18.58%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 2.05
Quick Ratio: 1.79

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.44 billion
Price / Sales: 1.19
Cash Flow: $1.03 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.63
Book Value: ($5.22) per share
Price / Book: -2.10

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 155,930,000
Free Float: 144,799,000
Market Cap: $1.71 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.11

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Key Executives

Mr. Howard M. Lorber (Age 74)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $4.29M
Mr. James Bryant Kirkland III (Age 57)
Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $805.74k
Mr. Richard J. Lampen (Age 69)
Executive VP, COO & Director
Comp: $1.35M
Mr. Marc N. Bell (Age 62)
Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Comp: $653.68k
Mr. Nicholas P. Anson (Age 50)
President & COO of Liggett Group LLC and Liggett Vector Brands LLC
Comp: $1.31M
Mr. James David Ballard (Age 55)
Senior VP of Enterprise Efficiency & CTO
Mr. Fredrick W. Schmidt III (Age 78)
CPA, VP & Controller

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Insiders & Institutions

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VGR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VGR shares performed in 2023?: Vector Group's stock was trading at $11.86 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VGR shares have decreased by 8.1% and is now trading at $10.90.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is Vector Group's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024.
View our VGR earnings forecast.
How were Vector Group's earnings last quarter?: Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 1st. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. The business earned $364.11 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $387.50 million. Vector Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.33% and a net margin of 12.16%.
How often does Vector Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vector Group?: Vector Group declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, December 15th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 30th.
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 7.25%. VGR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 73.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VGR will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.97% 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), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) and Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG).

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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.42%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.27%), Boston Partners (1.25%), Morgan Stanley (1.11%), Northern Trust Corp (0.93%) and Invesco Ltd. (0.80%). 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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