NYSE:VGR Vector Group - VGR Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Vector Group Ltd. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $11.97 +0.68 (+6.02%) (As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.45▼$12.0650-Day Range$11.29▼$14.3952-Week Range$8.64▼$14.39Volume1.85 million shsAverage Volume861,264 shsMarket Capitalization$1.87 billionP/E Ratio11.85Dividend Yield6.68%Price Target$15.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Vector Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.3% Upside$15.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.42% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.12Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.50Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.49 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.43%From $1.15 to $1.27 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.50 out of 5 starsMulti-Sector Conglomerates Sector9th out of 14 stocksCigarettes Industry2nd out of 6 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVector Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $15.00, Vector Group has a forecasted upside of 25.3% from its current price of $11.97.Amount of Analyst CoverageVector Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.42% 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 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vector Group has recently increased by 7.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVector Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.09%, 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 79.21%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Vector Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.99% next year. This indicates that Vector Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVector Group has received a -215.32% 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 funds investing in hotels" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Vector Group is -3.12. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVector Group has a news sentiment score of -0.50. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Multi-Sector Conglomerates companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Vector Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest36 people have searched for VGR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Vector Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vector Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,485,351.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.50% of the stock of Vector Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions62.65% of the stock of Vector Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vector Group are expected to grow by 10.43% in the coming year, from $1.15 to $1.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vector Group is 11.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vector Group is 11.85, 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 5.52. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) StockVector Group Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the distribution of tobacco products. It operates through the following segments: Tobacco, Real Estate, and Corporate and Other. The Tobacco segment consists of the manufacturing and sale of cigarettes. The Real Estate segment includes the acquisition and investments in real estate properties and projects. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.Read More 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 VGR Stock News HeadlinesMarch 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVector Group (NYSE:VGR) Lifted to "Strong-Buy" at StockNews.comMarch 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Director Sells $1,420,260.66 in StockMarch 21, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!March 13, 2023 | msn.comVector Group's Ex-Dividend Date Is Thursday, Here's What You Need To KnowMarch 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group's (NYSE:VGR) Dividend Will Be $0.20March 8, 2023 | msn.comVector Group (VGR) Declares $0.20 DividendMarch 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEstimating The Fair Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)February 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What Could Help Vector (VGR) Maintain Its Recent Price StrengthMarch 21, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!February 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVector (VGR) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should KnowFebruary 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVector Group Ltd. (VGR) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Think About Buying Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Now?February 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial ResultsFebruary 14, 2023 | msn.comVector Group Earnings PreviewFebruary 13, 2023 | thestreet.comBig Dividend, Insider Bets Bode Well for StockFebruary 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results Conference CallFebruary 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com15 Most Undervalued Small-Cap Stocks To Buy According To Hedge FundsJanuary 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comRevisiting Our Vector Group Ltd. TradeJanuary 24, 2023 | stocknews.com1 Top Dividend King to Buy for The Long HaulJanuary 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com10 Cheap Hot Stocks to Buy NowJanuary 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comCongresswoman Virginia Foxx Recently Traded These 3 StocksDecember 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 58% of the companyDecember 5, 2022 | msn.comVector Group: Dividend InsightsDecember 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Is About To Go Ex-Dividend, And It Pays A 7.0% YieldDecember 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) five years ago are up 17%November 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.comResidential Real Estate Broker Douglas Elliman Is An Interesting Turnaround InvestmentNovember 12, 2022 | benzinga.comDirector of Vector Group Makes $3.15M SaleSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 VGR Company Calendar Last Earnings11/08/2021Ex-Dividend for 12/20 Dividend12/08/2022Dividend Payable12/20/2022Ex-Dividend for 3/30 Dividend3/16/2023Today3/20/2023Dividend Payable3/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Cigarettes Sub-IndustryTobacco SectorMulti-Sector Conglomerates Current SymbolNYSE:VGR CUSIP92240M10 CIK59440 Webwww.vectorgroupltd.com Phone(305) 579-8000Fax302-655-5049Employees500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$15.00 High Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+25.3%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.01 Trailing P/E Ratio11.85 Forward P/E Ratio10.41 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$158.70 million Net Margins11.01% Pretax Margin15.31% Return on Equity-18.57% Return on Assets15.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.80 Quick Ratio2.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.44 billion Price / Sales1.30 Cash Flow$1.10 per share Price / Cash Flow10.88 Book Value($5.22) per share Price / Book-2.29Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares156,170,000Free Float138,214,000Market Cap$1.87 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.04 Key ExecutivesHoward Mark LorberPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorRichard Jay LampenChief Operating Officer, Director & Executive VPJ. Bryant KirklandChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior VPJ. David BallardChief Technology OfficerMarc N. BellSecretary, Senior Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsGriffonNYSE:GFFSteel PartnersNYSE:SPLPLSB IndustriesNYSE:LXUFederal SignalNYSE:FSSNational Presto IndustriesNYSE:NPKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVictory Capital Management Inc.Sold 289,991 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 0.822%Bennett S LebowSold 117,474 sharesTotal: $1.42 M ($12.09/share)Voya Investment Management LLCSold 1,733 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.101%Macquarie Group Ltd.Bought 36,299 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.029%Ronald J BernsteinSold 4,600 sharesTotal: $65,090.00 ($14.15/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VGR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vector Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vector Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VGR shares. View VGR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vector Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Vector Group's shares. Their VGR share price forecasts range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $15.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VGR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VGR shares performed in 2023? Vector Group's stock was trading at $11.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VGR stock has increased by 0.9% and is now trading at $11.97. 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 Tuesday, May 9th 2023. View our VGR earnings forecast. How were Vector Group's earnings last quarter? Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 8th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.03. The firm earned $652.65 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $651.80 million. Vector Group had a net margin of 11.01% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.57%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.25 EPS. How often does Vector Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vector Group? Vector Group declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 6th. Investors of record on Friday, March 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Thursday, March 30th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.68%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 16th. 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 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC), Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF (RFDA), AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF), ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB) and Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV). 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 7.09%. VGR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 79.21%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, VGR will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.99% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VGR. 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). What is Vector Group's stock symbol? Vector Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VGR." Who are Vector Group's major shareholders? Vector Group's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.55%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.94%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.79%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.32%), Boston Partners (1.16%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (0.83%). 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. What is Vector Group's stock price today? One share of VGR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.97. How much money does Vector Group make? Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) has a market capitalization of $1.87 billion and generates $1.44 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $158.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.01 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Vector Group have? The company employs 500 workers across the globe. How can I contact Vector Group? Vector Group's mailing address is 4400 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI FL, 33137. The official website for the company is www.vectorgroupltd.com. The company can be reached via phone at (305) 579-8000, via email at cclancy@sardverb.com, or via fax at 302-655-5049. 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