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
Consumer Staples Are Exploding Higher in 2026: Buy 5 High-Yielding Dividend Kings Now
Published: January 21, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer staples underperformed in a big way in 2025 but may see a more favorable environment in 2026 with easing sector-specific pressures and fiscal stimulus potentially boosting demand.
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January's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 7.84%
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Every month, we screen for consistent dividend payers, but names that also come with a history of seeing dividend growth. From there, we sort by those with the highest yields to see if they are worth investing in or are priced correctly. We discuss several of the top names with an initial surface-level cursory look to see if they could be worth diving in deeper.
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MO Stock At $62: Time To Take Profits Or Ride The Momentum?
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Altria stock has risen 8% this year due to analyst optimism regarding its smoke-free products. However, does the surge make it too costly?
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Altria's Smoke-Free Push: Is It Finally Gaining Real Momentum?
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO is making steady progress in the smoke-free transition, with oral nicotine gaining traction as it reshapes the business focus.
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Here's 7 Ideal "Safer" January Dividend Dogs In The S&P500
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Seven S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks—like Ford, AT&T, and VICI—offer strong payouts supported by free cash flow and attractive valuations. Analyst projections indicate 22.78% to 36.88% net gains for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by January 2027, with average risk 16% below the market. Nine of the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs already meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share price, signaling fair or undervalued entry points.
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Altria Stock Falls 8.2% in Three Months: What Should Investors Do?
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Altria Group, Inc. ( MO ), a prominent name in the tobacco and vaping space, has faced notable pressure in recent months, with its shares declining 8.2% over the past three months. This drop stands in stark contrast to the broader market's strength, as the Zacks Tobacco industry advanced 1.7%, the Zacks Consumer Staples sector gained 1.2% and the S&P 500 rallied 6.4% over the same period.
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Altria's Discount Strategy: Is Basic Brand a Smart Move for It?
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MO shifts its cigarette mix toward lower-priced options as consumers become more price-conscious, helping cushion volume pressure in a challenging market.
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3 Oversold Stocks Ready to Rebound in 2026
Published: January 12, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
The S&P 500 booked its third consecutive gain of over 15% in 2025, but it wasn't a banner year for everyone. Some of the market's previous objects of affection treaded water in 2025, especially following the tariff re-rating in April.
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Investors Heavily Search Altria Group, Inc. (MO): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: January 08, 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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Is Altria's Smoke-Free Push Enough to Stabilize Growth Over Time?
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO is moving beyond cigarettes as volumes fall, focusing on oral nicotine, e-vapor and heated tobacco to support growth.
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5 Best Passive Income Dividend Kings With Yields Up to 7% to Buy in 2026
Published: January 05, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason. They provide a steady income stream and offer a promising avenue for total return.
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Altria: A Turnaround Stock For 2026 (Rating Upgrade)
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Altria presents a compelling turnaround opportunity for 2026, driven by leadership transition, regulatory wins, and an expanded $2.0B stock buyback program. MO is on track to pay out ~76% of its adjusted EPS in 2026, which leaves room for new category investments as well as a higher dividend. Regulatory approval for six new on!-branded nicotine pouches and ongoing pivot to smoke-free products support future growth despite secular declines in combustibles.
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Altria Nicotine Pouch Volumes Surge: Is Helix the Real Profit Driver?
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO's Helix Innovations is lifting oral tobacco results as nicotine pouch volumes climb, prices rise, and margins expand despite declines in other categories.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 251: $25,100 Allocated, $2,668.70 In Projected Dividends
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, now valued at $33,096.76, delivers $2,668.70 in forward annualized dividend income and a 31.86% return on invested capital. Strategic additions to Verizon (VZ) and Starwood Property Trust (STWD) enhance yield and position the portfolio for a lower-rate environment. Portfolio diversification is improving, with a focus on increasing individual equity weight and potential clean-up of sub-1% positions for higher conviction.
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Altria vs. Philip Morris: Who Leads Tobacco's Next Chapter?
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO and PM push smoke-free growth, using pricing power, innovation and discipline to navigate declining cigarette demand and reshape tobacco's future.
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Altria Buyback Doubles to $2 Billion: Smart Timing or Signal of Peak?
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO doubles its buyback to $2 billion, extending it to 2026, after heavy 2025 repurchases, signaling confidence in cash flows amid cigarette volume declines.
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This Stock Wins in ‘Affordability' Race
Published: December 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
For some Americans, cigarettes are an essential product, despite the cost of smoking averaging $3,000 per smoker per year.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is a Trending Stock
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Altria (MO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.06 Per Share
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #Altria--Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.06 Per Share.
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Altria Stock Trading at a Discount to Industry: Buy or Hold?
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO trades at a steep discount with steady gains, but its momentum rests on pricing power, brand strength and managing persistent volume declines.
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MO Expands Smokeable Margins to 64% as Cigarette Volumes Fall 9%
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Altria widens smokeable margins despite falling cigarette volumes, powered by pricing strength and premium-brand resilience.
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Interest Rates Are Going Lower: 4 Quality 7%+ Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Published: December 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Interest rate cuts make high-yield dividend stocks more attractive by reducing competition from fixed-income investments and lowering companies' borrowing costs, thereby supporting both dividend sustainability and stock price appreciation.
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Is Trending Stock Altria Group, Inc. (MO) a Buy Now?
Published: December 04, 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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Can Altria Sustain EPS Gains as Revenues Decrease 1.7% Y/Y?
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO posts higher EPS despite falling revenues, leaning on margin gains and buybacks to offset declining volumes.
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8 'Safer' Dividend Buys In Barron's 23 Better November Bets Than T-Bills
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Eight of the top fifteen Barron's Better Bets (BBB) 'Safer' dividend stocks, including Conagra, Altria, and Verizon, are currently attractively priced for income investors. Analyst forecasts project net gains of 18.44% to 29.95% for the top ten BBB Dogs by November 2026, with an average estimated gain of 22.01%. Stocks are considered 'dogs' when their reliable dividends and lower prices result in higher yields; eight of the top ten are already at ideal pricing levels.
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MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Giant Is Winning the Smoke-Free Race?
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Altria and Philip Morris advance their smoke-free strategies as each leverages pricing, innovation and cost discipline in a shifting tobacco market.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 247: $24,700 Allocated, $2,737.06 In Projected Dividends
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio is positioned for long-term growth, benefiting from a lower rate environment and the ongoing A.I. revolution. Despite NVDA's stellar earnings, market volatility persists due to rising unemployment and uncertainty around Fed rate cuts, highlighting recession risks. Weekly additions include GPIQ, AMLP, and STWD, focusing on high-yield, income-generating assets while maintaining sector diversification and risk mitigation.
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Altria Narrows 2025 EPS Outlook: Is Margin Growth Peaking?
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MO narrows its 2025 EPS outlook as evolving margin trends across key segments point to more measured growth ahead.
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Artisan Value Income Fund Q3 2025 Portfolio Activity
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
In Q3, we initiated new positions in Accenture (ACN) and Constellation Brands (STZ). Like all technological innovations, AI should create both winners and losers. We exited Altria (MO), a tobacco company, and Atmos Energy (ATO), a natural gas distributor, choosing to recycle capital into more attractive opportunities as both stocks reaching our target selling ranges.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 246: $24,600 Allocated, $2,737.06 In Projected Dividends
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio weathered a choppy week, adding GPIQ and increasing OBDC, with forward annualized dividend income now exceeding $2,700. Market volatility persists amid AI bubble fears and weak labor data, but Nvidia's upcoming earnings could spark an end-of-year rally if results impress. GPIQ offers uncapped upside and strong monthly income, while OBDC remains attractive with a high yield and discount to NAV, even in a lower-rate environment.
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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