Altria Group, Inc. (MO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MO
  • Rev/Share 12.0303
  • Book/Share -1.9038
  • PB -32.9663
  • Debt/Equity -7.5921
  • CurrentRatio 0.3877
  • ROIC 0.3441

 

  • MktCap 107076249344.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.3729
  • PFCF 9.9773
  • PE 12.2156
  • Debt/Assets 0.7646
  • DivYield 0.0646
  • ROE -2.8182

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed MO Jefferies -- Underperform -- $50 July 9, 2025
Upgrade MO UBS Sell Neutral -- $59 July 2, 2025
Downgrade MO Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- -- April 1, 2025
Initiation MO Morgan Stanley -- Equal Weight -- $54 Jan. 16, 2025
Upgrade MO BofA Securities Neutral Buy $55 $65 Dec. 6, 2024
Reiterated MO Citigroup -- Neutral $44.5 $48 Oct. 8, 2024

News

Should You Consider Buying Altria Stock Before Q3 Earnings Release?
MO
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MO's Q3 results are likely to gain strength from pricing power, cost discipline and growing smoke-free momentum.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Altria (MO) Q3 Earnings
MO
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Altria (MO) for the quarter ended September 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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3 Dividend Stocks That Could Double Your Passive Income in 2025
MAIN, MO, O
Published: October 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

While it isn't the goal of every investor, plenty of us are looking for ways to double our passive income through smart investing.

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Altria (MO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
MO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Altria (MO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
MO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Altria (MO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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MO Optimize & Accelerate Initiative: Enough to Boost Long-Term EPS?
MO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Altria's Optimize & Accelerate program reinvests cost savings to fuel smoke-free growth and long-term EPS.

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Rates Going Lower Next Week: Our Top 5% Dividend Picks Could Soar
ARE, BMY, EPD, MO, VZ
Published: October 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.

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October's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 8.33%
BMY, IYR, MO, RLJ, UPS, VICI, XLV
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Every month, we screen for high-yield dividend yields, but those that also deliver relatively consistent growth with regular dividend increases. The parameters of the screening also include dividend safety, which factors in payout ratios, debt and free cash flow as some key metrics. While these names screen highly, it is important to remember that it is only an initial dive; more due diligence is necessary before making any investment decision.

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Goldman Sachs Lifts Target Prices 10% and More on 4 Dividend Stars
APH, BK, BWA, MO
Published: October 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and is ranked 55th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S.

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Altria Rises 12% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
MO
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MO's 12% 3-month surge highlights strong earnings, rising smoke-free sales and disciplined execution amid industry weakness.

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Is Altria Group (MO) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?
MO
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Altria (MO) and Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy that Continued to Beat the Market
FTS, JNJ, MO
Published: October 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Finding top dividend stocks to invest in is one thing. Finding companies that can pay that dividend for years, and potentially decades, to come is a whole other story.

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Altria Group: No Longer The Time To Buy Now (Rating Downgrade)
MO
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Altria Group's latest payout raise met my expectations, extending its dividend growth streak to 56 straight years. The tobacco giant's deal with KT&G is a low-risk way to cash in on growth in international markets. Altria Group's debt-to-EBITDA ratio remains at its target of 2x.

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Altria's Oral Margins Surge to 68.7%: Can the Strength Last?
MO
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MO's oral segment OCI margin hits 68.7% as on! pouches boost profitability despite volume dips and rising competition.

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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MO
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Altria (MO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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3 Tobacco Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Challenges
MO, PM, TPB
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PM, MO and TPB are navigating declining cigarette sales and rising health awareness through smoke-free innovations and strategic portfolio expansion.

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MO's on! Hits 8.7% Oral Tobacco Share: Can It Fend Off Competitors?
MO
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Altria's on! nicotine pouch brand captures 8.7% of the U.S. oral tobacco market, fueling growth and brand momentum in a fierce competitive landscape.

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Boomers Love 5 High-Yield Dividend Champions for Reliable Passive Income
BEN, EPD, MO, O, UHT
Published: October 07, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors, especially Baby Boomers, for good reason.

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Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (October 2025)
MO
Published: October 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Altria Group Inc. ( NYSE: MO ) lost 1.47% over the past month after gaining 7.36% the month prior.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 239: $23,900 Allocated, $2,615.21 In Projected Dividends
ENB, MO, O, OKE, QDTE
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio saw a -1.91% decline this week, but remains up 32.7% on invested capital with strong forward dividend growth. Despite market volatility and government shutdown, I remain focused on compounding dividend income, projecting $2,615.21 annual income and aiming for $2,700 by 2026. Added to positions in ONEOK for its 5.65% yield and energy exposure, and Roundhill Innovation 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF for high weekly income.

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How I Would Build An Ultra-High-Conviction Retirement Portfolio Right Now
AM, CBOE, CGDV, CSWC, DIVO, ELS, EME, FIX, FVR, GE, ICAP, JEPQ, KMI, KRC, LB, LHX, LLY, MO, MPLX, MSFT, NVDA, O, ODFL, OWL, PFXF
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Building a resilient retirement portfolio requires a mix of disruption-proof income from REITs, midstream energy, and high-yielding assets, plus growth stocks and ETFs. Current market challenges—AI disruption, weak job market, inflation risks—make long-term planning difficult, but also highlight the need for self-reliance and diversification. Core portfolio holdings should include large, proven REITs, natural gas midstream companies, select high-yield stocks, BDCs, preferred equity ETFs, and actively managed income funds.

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3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks You Should Never Sell
MO, O, PEP
Published: October 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend Aristocrat stocks are great for holding your portfolio together, in good times and bad times.

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20 Years On Wall Street Taught Me: Buy and Hold High-Yield Dividend Giants
ARE, CVX, EPD, MO, VZ
Published: October 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

After a career that spanned two decades of experience at Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley, I gained an institutional perspective on dividend stock investing.

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7 Ideal "Safer" Dividend Buys From 61 September Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
BBVA, BMY, CMCSA, E, EPD, ET, MFC, MO, MPLX, MRK, OKE, PFE, TGT, TM, TTE, UPS, VZ, YRD
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The article analyzes Large Cap Value (GASV) stocks using YCharts' Value Score and the Ben Graham Formula to identify fair-priced, high-yield dividend opportunities. Seven of fourteen 'safer' lowest-priced GASV Dogs—ET, MPLX, YRD, VZ, BMY, BBVA, and MFC—are highlighted as buyable for September 2025. Top ten GASV stocks are projected by analysts to deliver average net gains of 26.84% by September 2026, with Energy Transfer (ET) leading at 35.43%.

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Investors Heavily Search Altria Group, Inc. (MO): Here is What You Need to Know
MO
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Altria (MO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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This High-Yield Stock Has Paid Dividends for Half a Century
MO
Published: September 29, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Of the stocks that pay large dividends, the safest is probably the tobacco company Altria Group Inc.

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Sin Stock Investing: Navigating Controversy, Stability & Growth
LVS, MO
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Sin stocks spark debate but deliver steady demand, strong brands and resilient cash flows. Discover why investors see opportunity in this controversial niche.

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MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Giant is Better Positioned for the Future?
MO, PM
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Altria leans on pricing strength and nicotine pouch growth, while Philip Morris gains momentum with smoke-free products and global scale.

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Altria Expands Growth Avenues With Global KT&G Partnership
MO
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MO teams with KT&G to grow pouch, wellness and efficiency ventures, expanding beyond cigarettes and boosting global reach.

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Altria Delivers 7.2% EPS Growth in 1H25 Despite Sales Headwinds
MO
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MO's first half of 2025 EPS grows 7.2% to $2.67 despite revenue declines, as pricing, efficiency gains and buybacks lifted margins and returns.

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About Altria Group, Inc. (MO)

  • IPO Date 1985-07-01
  • Website https://www.altria.com
  • Industry Tobacco
  • CEO William F. Gifford Jr.
  • Employees 14654

Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company provides cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; cigars and pipe tobacco principally under the Black & Mild brand; and moist smokeless tobacco products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands, as well as provides on! oral nicotine pouches. It sells its tobacco products primarily to wholesalers, including distributors; and large retail organizations, such as chain stores. Altria Group, Inc. was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.