Altria Group, Inc. (MO)
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- symbol MO
- Rev/Share 12.4663
- Book/Share -2.0584
- PB -32.089
- Debt/Equity -7.3412
- CurrentRatio 0.6056
- ROIC 0.2823
- MktCap 112487779426.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.4109
- PFCF 12.3967
- PE 16.1762
- Debt/Assets 0.7342
- DivYield 0.0621
- ROE -2.1518
- Rating B-
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 3
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | MO | UBS | Neutral | Buy | -- | $63 | Jan. 9, 2026 |
| 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 Altria Stock Be Part of Your Portfolio Post Q4 Earnings?
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO is supported by resilient margins, steady cash returns and pricing power despite ongoing cigarette volume declines.
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Is Altria's Cost Discipline Enough to Protect Profit Margins?
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MO's aggressive cost-cutting supports margins, but pressure from falling volumes and higher spending is testing its resilience.
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Altria's 6.5% Dividend Has Been Raised For 20 Years, But Will it Continue?
Published: February 10, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Altria Group Inc ( NYSE:MO ) is the company behind Marlboro cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
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Dividend Kings: No Ideal Buys In February's 57
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Dividend Kings remain broadly overvalued, with only a handful approaching fair price despite elevated yields. Three Dividend Kings—Canadian Utilities, Fortis, and Hormel—currently meet the dogcatcher 'ideal' but face dividend safety concerns due to negative free cash flow margins. Analyst projections estimate 14.16% to 27.77% net gains for top-yielding Dividend Kings by February 2027, with ABBV and NWN ranking in the top 20 across yield, target, and returns.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 258: $25,800 Allocated, $2,784.30 In Projected Dividends
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached all-time highs, delivering a 38.68% return on invested capital and a 7.78% forward yield. Recent volatility in technology created buying opportunities; I increased allocations to GPIQ and AMLP, targeting both tech and energy exposure. Forward annualized dividend income now stands at $2,784.30, with a clear path to exceed $3,000 in 2026 as capital is added.
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Altria: Embrace Near-Term Uncertainties - Rich Dividends Pending Valuation Upgrading
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Altria remains a great Buy, with the recent volatility already triggering the discounted valuations and the consequently rich dividend yields at ~6.8%. The smokeable segment faces a painful secular decline across volume erosion, deteriorating price elasticity, and changing consumer demand for discount offerings. Otherwise, MO continues to report robust cash flow and a healthy balance sheet, with the recent US FDA marketing approval for nicotine pouches underpinning future growth opportunities.
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Altria: Buy For The Medium Term (Rating Upgrade)
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Altria Group regains Buy rating after the release of its Q4 2025 and full year 2025 results, owing crucially to clarity on future earnings and dividends. The company expects continued growth in adjusted diluted EPS and in dividends until 2028, which is important considering its lucrative dividends. Hope of progress on its tobacco free products is encouraging too, even as its forward P/E is less compelling.
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Can Pricing Power Offset Soft Cigarette Volumes at Altria?
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO relies on aggressive pricing to counter soft cigarette volumes, helping protect smokeable profits and margins amid persistent industry headwinds.
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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: February 04, 2026 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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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 257: $25,700 Allocated, $2,771.05 In Projected Dividends
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached $34,941.98, up 35.96% on invested capital with a 7.93% yield and strong dividend growth. Recent additions to STWD and NNN REIT reflect conviction in high-yield REITs and triple net lease structures amid expectations for lower rates. Portfolio diversification across 40 positions and multiple sectors has supported resilience through volatile markets and economic cycles.
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Here's Why Altria (MO) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Altria (MO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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The Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy With $10,000 Right Now
Published: January 30, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Altria outperformed the market over the past two years. It's offsetting its declining cigarette shipments with price hikes and new products.
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Altria or Philip Morris: Which Stock Looks Stronger in Today's Market?
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MO and PM ramp up smoke-free growth, using pricing power and innovation to counter falling cigarette demand and reshape tobacco's future.
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Is Altria Stock A Value Play Or A Yield Trap At $60?
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Altria stock (NYSE: MO) dropped 5% after a Q4 earnings miss. Although revenue (excluding excise taxes) surpassed expectations at $5.08 billion compared to the $5.02 billion estimate, the adjusted EPS of $1.30 fell short of the $1.32 consensus.
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Altria: Enjoy The Last Puff -- Strong Sell
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Altria (MO) is rated strong sell due to deteriorating fundamentals and an overvalued stock price. MO's premium Marlboro volumes crashed 12.6% in Q4, with overall cigarette volumes declining faster than the industry. Smokeless segment growth is insufficient to offset steep declines in the core cigarette business, with on! losing market share in Q4.
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Altria's Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Cigarette Volumes Drop
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MO's fourth-quarter results miss earnings estimates as cigarette volumes slid, with smokeable revenue declines weighing on profits despite pricing gains.
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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Compared to Estimates, Altria (MO) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Altria (MO) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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10 Highest Rated Dividend Kings For Generations Of Income
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My top 10 Dividend Kings list prioritizes reliability, dividend safety, and attractive valuation for long-term, generational income. Selection criteria include payout ratios under 70%, strong dividend safety/growth grades, and favorable Quant, SA, and Wall Street ratings. ABM Industries leads with a low 31% payout ratio, 2.5% yield, B- safety/growth, and an A- valuation grade despite a Hold Quant rating.
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Boomers and Gen-X Are Grabbing 5 Passive Income High-Yield Giants Before 2026 Rate Cuts
Published: January 29, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors, especially Boomers and older Gen X investors, for good reason.
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Altria (MO) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Altria (MO) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.3 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago.
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Altria's Q4 Earnings on the Deck: How to Play the Stock
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MO's fourth-quarter results are likely to reflect pricing strength and cost discipline, offsetting ongoing cigarette volume pressure.
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Altria Expands Beyond Nicotine: Is MO's Strategy Worth Watching?
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO is evaluating non-nicotine and wellness categories through a KT&G collaboration as part of a long-term effort to diversify beyond tobacco.
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Insights Into Altria (MO) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Altria (MO) for the quarter ended December 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Altria Yield at 7%, and the Stock Is Rising
Published: January 23, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
It is the best of both investing worlds. Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) stock is outperforming the market so far this year.
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Altria (MO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Altria (MO) possesses 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 a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: January 22, 2026 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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Will Altria (MO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Altria (MO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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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