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$73.14
+$1.58 (+2.21%) 3:59 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$71.56
OpenOpen$72.50
Day highHigh$73.16
Day lowLow$72.14
VolumeVol5,592,089
Avg volAvgVol7,807,328
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Mkt cap
$122.11B
EV/Sales
6.15
P/E ratio
15.34
FY Revenue
$23.46B
EPS
4.77
Gross Margin
62.96%
Div yield
5.78%
Sector
Consumer Staples
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BULLISH
MO
Altria Group, Inc.
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AI summarized at 9:38 AM ET, 2026-10-08
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:76SWING:72LONG:62
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+15% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.15×
RSI
64.69(Strong)
Strong (60–70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.06 Signal: 0.05
Short-Term
+0.40 (Strong)
MACD: 0.61 Signal: 0.21
Long-Term
+0.36 (Strong)
MACD: 0.15 Signal: -0.21
Intraday trend score
80.64
LOW66.29HIGH83.30
Latest news
MO•12 articles•Positive: 4Neutral: 6Negative: 2
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Na
Altria (MO) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
Altria (MO) closed at $73.13, up 2.19% on the trading day, outperforming the S&P 500. The company is expected to report earnings on October 29, 2026, with analysts projecting $1.5 EPS (up 3.45% YoY) and $5.31B in revenue (up 1.03% YoY). Altria holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a Forward P/E of 12.61, trading at a discount to its industry average. However, the Tobacco industry ranks in the bottom 27% of industries.
While Altria shows positive near-term performance (up 2.19%) and maintains a Buy rating with modest earnings growth expectations (3.45% YoY), the sentiment is tempered by the Tobacco industry's weak ranking in the bottom 27% of industries and a PEG ratio (2.55) above industry average (2.11), suggesting limited growth prospects relative to valuation.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Investors Heavily Search Altria Group, Inc. (MO): Here is What You Need to Know
Altria Group (MO) has been heavily searched on Zacks.com lately. The stock returned +2.5% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500's +2.1% gain. Altria holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with stable earnings estimates showing +4.6% growth for the current fiscal year and +3.1% for the next year. Revenue growth is modest at +2.1% for the current year. The company trades at par with peers with a C valuation grade, suggesting it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Altria received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with stable and positive earnings estimate revisions. The stock outperformed the S&P 500 over the past month (+2.5% vs +2.1%), and consensus estimates show consistent earnings growth of +4.6% for the current fiscal year and +3.1% for the next year. The company trades at fair valuation relative to peers, suggesting potential for near-term outperformance.
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Na
Altria (MO) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
Altria (MO) closed at $69.38, up 1.21%, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss. The company is forecasted to report Q3 EPS of $1.5 (up 3.45% YoY) with revenue of $5.33 billion (up 1.49% YoY) on October 29, 2026. Full-year estimates project EPS of $5.67 and revenue of $20.63 billion. Altria holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 12.08, trading at a discount to its industry average.
While Altria shows modest positive momentum with a 1.21% daily gain and outperformance versus the S&P 500, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and the tobacco industry's bottom 10% ranking (Industry Rank 223) suggest limited upside potential. Earnings growth forecasts are modest (3.45% EPS growth), and the stock trades at a discount valuation but within a struggling sector.
NegativeZacks Investment Research• Na
Altria (MO) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Altria (MO) declined 1.76% to $67.51 in the latest session, underperforming the broader market. The tobacco company is expected to report earnings on October 29, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.5 (up 3.45% YoY) and revenue of $5.33 billion (up 1.49% YoY). However, Altria holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with no estimate revisions over the past month, and trades at a Forward P/E of 12.11, below its industry average of 13.1.
Altria received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with no positive estimate revisions over the past month. The stock declined 1.76% and underperformed the S&P 500. Additionally, the Tobacco industry ranks in the bottom 3% of all industries (Zacks Industry Rank 239), indicating structural weakness in the sector despite modest earnings growth projections.
NegativeZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is a Trending Stock
Altria (MO) is trending among investors but faces headwinds according to Zacks analysis. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month (-1.2% vs -0.4%). While earnings estimates remain stable with modest growth projections (4.6% for current fiscal year, 3% for next year), Altria received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating, suggesting it may underperform the broader market in the near term. The company trades at par with peers based on valuation metrics.
Altria received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating, indicating expected underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month (-1.2% vs -0.4%), and while earnings estimates show modest growth, they have remained unchanged over the last 30 days, suggesting limited upside catalysts. The company's valuation is fairly valued relative to peers with no significant discount.
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Na
MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Giant Has the Better Growth Story?
Altria and Philip Morris take divergent approaches to the tobacco industry's transition. Altria relies heavily on U.S. cigarette dominance with Marlboro commanding 59.6% premium market share, while gradually expanding smoke-free products. Philip Morris pursues global diversification with smoke-free products representing 42% of revenues across 109 markets. Philip Morris shows stronger growth prospects with 11.1% projected 2026 EPS growth versus Altria's 4.6%, earning a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) compared to Altria's #3 (Hold).
MOPMtobacco industry transitionsmoke-free productsearnings growthmarket diversificationnicotine productsstock valuation
Sentiment note
Altria maintains strong U.S. market dominance with 45.5% cigarette retail share and 64.8% smokeable margins, but faces headwinds from declining domestic cigarette volumes (-3.2%), slower projected earnings growth (4.6%), and limited smoke-free product penetration. The company is investing in newer formats but momentum is tempered.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Leo Sun
2 Dividend Kings to Buy Now and 1 to Avoid Despite the Yield
Among three Dividend Kings—Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Altria—analyst recommends buying Coca-Cola and Altria while avoiding PepsiCo. Coca-Cola's asset-light model and diversification provide reliable income, while Altria's expansion into smoke-free products offers growth potential. PepsiCo's asset-heavy beverage business and struggling packaged foods segment face more significant near-term challenges despite attractive valuation.
Attractive valuation at 12x forward earnings, high dividend yield (6.5%), strong EPS growth expected at 13% CAGR through 2028, strategic diversification into smoke-free products targeting $5 billion revenue by 2028, and effective cost management with share buybacks.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Lawrence Rothman, Cfa
If You Invest $150 Per Month in Altria Group Stock, Here's the Passive Dividend Income It Could Generate Over 10 Years
Altria Group, a Dividend King with 61 consecutive dividend increases over 57 years, could generate between $7,430 and $10,160 in dividend income over 10 years with $150 monthly investments, depending on dividend growth rates of 2-6% annually. The analysis assumes dividend reinvestment and a flat share price, with actual after-tax returns varying based on individual tax situations.
Altria is presented favorably as a Dividend King with a strong 61-year history of consecutive dividend increases, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to shareholders. The article projects attractive dividend income potential ($7,430-$10,160 over 10 years) and highlights the company's targeted mid-single-digit dividend growth through 2028, supporting a positive investment thesis for income-focused investors.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Rick Orford
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I'd Buy in September With No Hesitation
The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for September: Altria (6.4% yield) backed by pricing power but facing long-term business risk from declining cigarette volumes; Verizon (5.4% yield) with predictable cash flow and 20 years of dividend increases; and Realty Income (5.6% yield) offering monthly dividends with strong occupancy rates and conservative payout ratios. Each stock offers different risk-reward profiles for income investors.
Highest yield at 6.4% with 61 consecutive years of dividend increases and 4.7% recent raise. Strong pricing power offsets volume declines. However, carries the most long-term business risk due to declining cigarette shipments and dependence on smoke-free product transition.
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Altria (MO) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
Altria (MO) outperformed the broader market on September 14, 2026, closing up 2.4% while the S&P 500 declined 0.48%. The stock has gained 4.99% over the past month. Upcoming Q3 earnings are expected on October 29, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.5 (up 3.45% YoY) and revenue of $5.33 billion (up 1.49% YoY). The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 12.16, trading at a discount to its industry average of 14.21.
While Altria demonstrated positive near-term price momentum (up 2.4% on the day and 4.99% over the month) and trades at a valuation discount, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and stagnant EPS estimates over the past month suggest limited upside catalysts. The tobacco industry ranks in the bottom 9% of all industries, indicating structural headwinds that offset the company's relative outperformance.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Bram Berkowitz
Dividend King Altria Recently Raised Its Quarterly Dividend by Nearly 5%. Is the Stock a Buy?
Altria Group raised its quarterly dividend by 4.7% to $1.11 per share, maintaining its 57-year streak as a Dividend King with a 6.15% yield. However, the company faces headwinds from declining cigarette volumes and concerning cash flow metrics, with dividends paid exceeding free cash flow in the first half of 2026. While the dividend appears sustainable due to management's commitment to the streak, investors should monitor quarterly results closely for balance sheet deterioration.
Altria demonstrates strong dividend credentials with a 57-year streak and recent 4.7% increase, supported by a 6.15% yield. However, the company faces operational headwinds including declining shipment volumes in both smokeable (-2.7%) and oral tobacco (-6%) products, and concerning cash flow dynamics where dividends paid ($3.6B) exceeded free cash flow ($2.9B) in H1 2026. The stock warrants cautious monitoring rather than outright bullish or bearish positioning.
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Na
Altria Premium Drives 85% of Cigarette Profit: Can This Hold?
Altria Group is focusing on its premium cigarette segment, which generates 85% of profitability, as consumers shift toward discount offerings. Marlboro maintained its 59.6% premium segment share but saw overall cigarette market share decline 1.5 points to 39.5%. The company is expanding its discount brand Basic to capture trade-down demand while protecting Marlboro pricing power, with smokeable adjusted OCI rising 2.4% to $3.02 billion.
Mixed signals: strong profitability growth (OCI +2.4%) and pricing power support the company, but declining overall market share (-1.5 points) and increased consumer trade-down to discounts present headwinds. The company's defensive strategy shows resilience but faces structural market challenges.
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