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Altria

Consumer Consumer Staples Tobacco
Price 68.75
Reco Hold Potential 60 Risk 56 Updated 2026-09-09

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Description

Company and Business Model

Altria Group, Inc. is a leading company in the consumer staples sector, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of tobacco products. Its core products include cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and wine. Major business segments consist of smokeable products, smokeless products, and wine, with the majority of revenue generated from smokeable products. The company is known for its strong brand portfolio, including Marlboro, and has been diversifying into reduced-risk products.

Investment Profile

Altria's stock profile is more aligned with dividend investors due to its substantial dividend yield, making it attractive for income-focused portfolios. The company has shown consistent revenue growth, although it faces regulatory challenges. Its established market position suggests a balanced approach may also be suitable for investors seeking stability.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-07
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
4.74
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
12.6%
EPS surprise
-1.3%
20d volatility
1.4%
Dividend yield
7.8%
last ex-date
2026-09-15
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-09-09 Buy Hold High yield but negative momentum and risk factors present.
2026-08-25 Sell Buy Strong yield, but mixed momentum and fundamentals.
2026-08-18 Hold Sell Weak momentum and high risk overshadow dividend yield.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-08-11 Barclays Target Lowered 64 → 58 65.54
2026-07-07 UBS Target Raised 76 → 79 73.5
2026-05-15 Barclays Target Raised 63 → 64 72.41
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