Altria Group, Inc. (MO)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MO
  • Rev/Share 11.9751
  • Book/Share -22.3302
  • PB -37.6195
  • Debt/Equity -9.7132
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC -1.3795

 

  • MktCap 99240773644.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.8711
  • PFCF 8.5767
  • PE 11.2235
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0697
  • ROE -3.0452

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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

5 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy Amid Sinking Consumer Confidence
ATO, FTS, INGR, MO, NI
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As consumer confidence dips, low-beta defensive picks such as MO, INGR and ATO offer growth potential and steady yields.

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17 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy Out Of 72 June Graham Value All-Stars
ARCC, BCS, BNS, BXSL, CALM, COLB, DHT, EPD, ET, FLNG, FSK, GBDC, HP, HTGC, ING, ITUB, JD, MO, MPLX, NOAH, NWBI, OBDC, PFE, RIO, RMR
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula Value All Stars, or GASV, to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value and dividend safety. Seventeen out of twenty-four "safer" lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GASV are currently fair-priced and ready to buy for income investors. Top ten GASV stocks offer projected average net gains of 32.99% by June 2026, with yields ranging from 8.94% to 13.81%.

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Top 3 Tobacco Stocks to Watch Amid Strong Industry Growth Trends
MO, PM, TPB
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PM, MO and TPB are riding a wave of RRP innovation and pricing power as the tobacco industry pivots toward smoke-free growth.

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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
MO
Published: June 25, 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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How To Build A $1,000,000 Dividend Portfolio That Could Yield 11%+ In 15 Years
AAPL, ALIZF, ALIZY, AMZN, ARCC, ARE, BAC, BBSEY, BEP, BHP, BLK, BTI, GOOG, GOOGL, HDV, JNJ, JPM, KO, LIN, LVMHF, MA, MAIN, MO, MSFT, NKE
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio balances income, growth, and capital appreciation, now enhanced by the global diversification from Allianz and LVMH. We focus on financially healthy companies with sustainable dividends and strong competitive advantages, optimizing risk-reward through sector and geographic diversification. The portfolio's Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 4.05% and 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.06% project a Yield on Cost above 11% in 15 years.

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10 'Safer' Dividend Buys Of Barron's Better Bets Than T-Bills For June
BBY, BMY, CAG, EQR, ETR, FRT, KEY, KIM, KMI, LYB, MO, O, OKE, PFE, RF, SPG, TFC, UDR, USB, VZ, WMB
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” — Barron's Weekly. In Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, noted that a growing dividend is a tangible benefit for shareholders and a hallmark of companies with strong balance sheets. "Nobody can fake a dividend," he said.

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If I Could Only Buy 2 Dividend Stocks: June's Top Picks For Global Diversification
AAPL, ALIZF, BLK, JNJ, LVMHF, MO
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I added Allianz and LVMH to The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio for their blend of dividend yield, growth, and financial strength. Both companies offer strong dividend growth potential—Allianz with a Dividend Yield [FWD] of 4.31%, and LVMH with a Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.19%—plus robust long-term growth prospects. These additions improve our portfolio's potential risk-adjusted returns, valuation, and global diversification, aligning with our strategy of balancing income and growth.

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5 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
INGR, KO, MO, NOMD, PM
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As Fed holds rates steady amid global tensions, PM, KO, and other low-beta consumer staples shine as safer bets.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 224: $22,400 Allocated, $2,349.12 In Projected Dividends
BP, BSTZ, ENB, MO, MSTY, NNN, QQQI, VICI
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Despite a market pullback, my Dividend Harvesting Portfolio delivered positive returns and increased income, showcasing the benefits of diversification and disciplined reinvestment. I added to VICI, NNN, BSTZ, and MSTY, targeting high-yield, stable, and discounted assets poised to benefit from future Fed rate cuts and sector trends. The portfolio's forward dividend income and YoY growth remain strong, with reinvestment and sector allocation driving compounding income and downside risk mitigation.

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Buy 5 High-Yielding Giant Consumer Staples Stocks for a Stable Portfolio
CTVA, KO, MDLZ, MO, PM
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Add stability to your portfolio with KO, PM, MDLZ, MO, and CTVA as high-yield consumer staples poised for steady 2025 growth.

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Altria Trades at a Bargain: Is it a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
MO
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MO trades at a steep discount to peers and shows bullish momentum, making it a potential value play in tobacco's shift to smoke-free.

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June's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6.76%
APAM, ARE, CAG, EIX, ENB, LNC, MO, NLCP, PCG, RLJ, UPS, VICI, VZ, WU
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend growth stocks can provide stable, growing income, making them ideal for long-term investors despite lacking the excitement of headline-grabbing returns. My screening focuses on higher-yielding stocks, trying to find those with dividend safety and consistent growth. We also touch on the option wheel strategy today, as two of the names we'll be giving a look at are ones we employ the strategy on.

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Illicit E-Vapors Cloud Altira's Smoke-Free Ambitions: What's Next?
MO
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MO's smoke-free push is under threat as illicit flavored e-vapor products dominate a growing U.S. nicotine market.

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Altria (MO) Is a Better Dividend Stock Than Ford (F)
MO
Published: June 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Key Points Altria (NYSE: MO) remains a superior dividend stock compared to Ford (NYSE: F), with stable cash flow and a reliable payout, while Ford's dividend sustainability is in doubt due to quality and execution risks.

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Altria's Smokeable Segment Shrinks: Is it Time to Pivot Faster?
MO
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MO's cigarette sales tumble amid inflation and rising e-vapor use, raising urgency for a faster smoke-free pivot.

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Why Smart Money Just Bought $1.3B of Altria Stock
MO
Published: June 10, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

This stock may not be part of the most exciting stories in the stock market today, both in terms of its business model and price action. While every investor is watching the developments in the artificial intelligence space as closely as ever, the so-called “smart money” is looking elsewhere, this time surrounding the consumer staples sector for its recent picks that could become potential winners.

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The Single Best Dividend Stock Yielding Over 6%
MO
Published: June 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Altria Group has been raising its annual dividend for over 50 years. Additionally, the share price is up 13% year-to-date compared with a 2% gain in the S&P 500 index.

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Here's Why Altria (MO) is a Strong Growth Stock
MO
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Recession-Resistant Dividend Kings With High Yields
MO, NWN, PEP
Published: June 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

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Boomers Want Safe Passive Income in 2025: Grab These 6% Yielding Blue Chips Now
EPD, MO, UPS, VZ
Published: June 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Quality blue-chip stocks yielding 6% or more are perfect for generating passive income.

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Buy Altria Stock? There Are 1.69 Billion Reasons to Worry.
MO
Published: June 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Altria Group (MO 0.05%) is the largest cigarette maker in North America. It owns the region's leading brand in Marlboro.

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Altria: Wall Street Missed Half Of The Equation
MO
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The newly released Price Index for Tobacco products and the tariff disputes could be positive catalysts for Altria Group, Inc., but not factored in by the market yet. Price increases are more than sufficient to offset secular volume declines. Alternative products add further MO growth potential.

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Here's Why Altria (MO) is a Strong Value Stock
MO
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Altria's on! Pouch Gaining Enough Steam in Oral Tobacco?
MO
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With on! pouch shipments up and market share climbing, MO strengthens its position in smoke-free nicotine.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 222: $22,200 Allocated, $2,268.90 In Projected Dividends
ARE, BP, BST, BTI, CRM, MO, NVDA, PDI
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rebounded strongly, hitting a new record value and delivering a 25% return on invested capital with robust income growth. I continue to focus on diversification, risk mitigation, and recurring income, adding to NNN REIT, BP, and MSTY for their strong yields and income potential. Dividend income is up significantly year-over-year, and I expect to surpass $2,500 in forward annualized income by year-end, revising projections higher.

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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MO
Published: June 04, 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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Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 5 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
BTI, ENB, MO, O, VZ
Published: June 02, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend stocks are an excellent way to generate investment income in retirement, or if you simply like companies that pay shareholders to hold their stock. I mean, what's wrong with that?

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The 5 Highest-Yielding S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Are Passive Income Home Runs
CCI, DOW, LYB, MO, VZ
Published: June 02, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.

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Altria (MO) Up 0.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
MO
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Altria (MO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Altria: A Solid Investment In Volatile Market Conditions
MO
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Altria has outperformed the S&P 500 despite negative sentiment, validating my thesis of steady EPS growth and double-digit total returns. Strong capital allocation is evident through consistent dividends, share buybacks at fair value, and improved profit margins despite declining sales. While some acquisitions like Juul and NJOY were value-destructive, the on! brand shows strong growth and potential in the oral tobacco market.

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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.