MO - Altria Group, Inc.
57.09 -0.05 (-0.09%)
Pre-Market: 7:33AM EDT
| Previous Close | 58.50 |
| Open | 58.34 |
| Bid | 57.14 x 900 |
| Ask | 57.24 x 4000 |
| Day's Range | 56.96 - 58.43 |
| 52 Week Range | 53.91 - 74.38 |
| Volume | 7,032,229 |
| Avg. Volume | 8,511,874 |
| Market Cap | 108.249B |
| Beta | 0.45 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 10.20 |
| EPS (TTM) | 5.60 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.80 (4.83%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-06-14 |
| 1y Target Est | 68.24 |
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- Market Realist•26 minutes ago
Can Altria Meet Analysts’ EPS Expectations in Q2 2018?
Wall Street analysts are expecting Altria Group (MO) to post EPS of $1.01 in the second quarter, which represents a rise of 18.8% from $0.85 in the second-quarter of 2017. EPS growth is expected to be driven by the expansion of net margins and share repurchases. Analysts are expecting Altria’s net margins to improve from 32.5% to 38.3% due to a decline in cost of sales and a lower effective tax rate.
- Market Realist•15 hours ago
Why Analysts Expect Altria’s Revenue to Fall in Q2 2018
Wall Street analysts are expecting Altria Group (MO) to post second-quarter revenue, net of excise tax, of $5.02 billion, which represents a fall of 0.9% from $5.07 billion in Q2 2017. To drive sales, Altria has restructured to form two divisions: core tobacco and innovative tobacco products. Altria has also reported that it will be employing a chief growth officer to accelerate the introduction of innovative products and technologies to market.
- Market Realist•16 hours ago
Could Altria’s Q2 2018 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Altria Group (MO) is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings before the market opens on July 26. As of July 13, the company was trading at $58.50, which represents a rise of 4.8% since the announcement of its first-quarter earnings on April 26. Altria stock was driven by strong first-quarter earnings when it outperformed analysts’ EPS expectation of $0.80 by posting $0.91. Altria has been struggling in 2018 due to the increase in anti-tobacco regulations and the declining number of smokers.
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- Business Wire•5 days ago
Altria to Host Webcast of 2018 Second-Quarter Results
Altria Group, Inc. will host a live audio webcast on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its 2018 second-quarter business results. Altria will issue a press release containing its business results at approximately 7:00 a.m.
- ACCESSWIRE•6 days ago
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Markit•10 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Altria Group Inc.
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Market Realist•11 days agoWhy Tobacco Stocks Got Smoked in H1 2018
Investors shunned the stocks of tobacco companies in the first half of 2018 following the decline in shipment volumes. A deceleration in sales of reduced-risk products further irked investors since these products are meant to accelerate the sales growth rate amid a decline in the smoking rate around the world. The stocks of Philip Morris International (PM) and Altria (MO) fell 23.6% and 20.5%, respectively, in the first six months of 2018 (see graph below) and underperformed the benchmark index (SPY), which increased 1.7% during the comparable period.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
Analysts Favor ‘Buy’ for Altria
As of July 2, Altria Group (MO) was trading at $55.80, and analysts’ 12-month stock price target was $68.57, implying a 22.7% return. On June 26, Morgan Stanley cut its target price from $65 to $63, while Jefferies lowered its target price from $84 to $70 on June 1. Since Altria’s first-quarter earnings announcement, Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, and Berenberg have lowered their price targets for its stock. The dip of 4.2% in Altria’s cigarette shipment volumes and increasing restrictions on tobacco products appear to have prompted analysts to lower their price targets.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
How Altria’s Dividend Yield Compares
Could Altria’s Price Correction Mean a Buying Opportunity? Altria Group (MO) has a strong history of enhancing shareholders’ returns through higher dividends and share repurchases. On May 17, Altria announced dividends of $0.70 per share at an annualized payout of $2.80.
- Market Realist•12 days ago
Why Analysts Expect Altria’s EPS to Rise
In the next four quarters, analysts expect Altria Group’s (MO) EPS to rise 11.6% YoY (year-over-year) to $4.03 from $3.61. This year, Altria expects its EPS to grow 15%–19% YoY to $3.90–$4.03 from $3.39.
- Market Realist•12 days ago
What Analysts Expect for Altria’s Revenue
Could Altria’s Price Correction Mean a Buying Opportunity? In the next four quarters, analysts expect Altria Group (MO) to post revenue, net of excise tax, of $19.74 billion, which represents 0.8% growth YoY (year-over-year) from $19.58 billion. To maximize its core tobacco business and realize the full potential of its innovative tobacco products, Altria has established two divisions: core tobacco and innovative tobacco products.
- Market Realist•12 days ago
Could Altria’s Price Correction Mean a Buying Opportunity?
By the end of July 2, Altria Group (MO) was trading at $55.87, 21.8% lower than its price at the beginning of 2018. The company is currently trading 3.6% above its 52-week low of $53.91 and 25.5% below its 52-week high of $74.98. Investors fear these restrictions could lower Altria’s sales.
Markit•14 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Altria Group Inc.
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- GlobeNewswire•22 days ago
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2018-- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Altria ...
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- Simply Wall St.•25 days ago
Is It The Right Time To Buy Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO)?
Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) saw significant share price volatility over the past couple of months on the NYSE, rising to the highs of $66.13 and falling to the lows ofRead More...
