MO

BEARISH

$68.2 Live

Altria Group, Inc. · NYSE

Target $65.58 (-3.8%)

$54.7 52W Range $70.51

MO Altria Group, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

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MO Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NYSE • Consumer Defensive • Tobacco

Current Price Live

$68.2

Analyst Target

$65.58

-3.8% Downside

52W High

$70.51

52W Low

$54.7

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 30, 2026

Market cap

$114.02B

P/E

16.55

ROE

N/A

Profit margin

34.5%

Debt/Equity

N/A

Dividend yield

6.22%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

Altria Group presents a precarious financial profile characterized by a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a severe valuation disconnect. The stock is trading at $68.20, which is significantly above its growth-based intrinsic value of $28.84. Most concerning is the dividend payout ratio of 100.97%, indicating that the dividend is currently unsustainable based on earnings. Combined with negative revenue and earnings growth, the company appears to be in a value-trap scenario despite its high profit margins.

Key Strengths

Exceptional gross margins (87.34%)

Strong profit margins (34.49%)

High Return on Assets (27.32%)

Strong 5-year price appreciation (+110.8%)

Dominant market position in the tobacco industry

Key Risks

Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (100.97%)

Severe earnings contraction (-62.90% YoY)

Significant overvaluation relative to intrinsic value ($28.84)

Poor liquidity with a current ratio of 0.65

Negative revenue growth indicating a shrinking core market

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$32.5

-52.3% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Weak

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Overvalued Value Trap

Key drivers: Dividend sustainability risk, Negative growth trajectory, Massive gap between price and intrinsic value

Confidence

90%

Value

20/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Intrinsic Value

Positives

Forward P/E (11.73) is lower than trailing P/E

Watchpoints

Price is >2x intrinsic value
Negative Price/Book ratio indicates negative equity
High Price/Sales (5.66)

Future

15/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives

No standout positives identified.

Watchpoints

Revenue growth is negative (-0.50%)
Earnings growth is crashing (-62.90%)
PEG ratio (1.73) is high for a low-growth company

Past

60/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives

Strong long-term price performance (5Y +110.8%)
Consistent historical earnings beats

Watchpoints

Recent quarterly earnings progression is declining

Health

45/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score, Current Ratio

Positives

Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is considered stable

Watchpoints

Current ratio (0.65) and Quick ratio (0.52) are well below 1.0
Negative equity structure

Dividend

30/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives

High absolute yield (6.22%)

Watchpoints

Payout ratio exceeds 100%, meaning earnings do not cover the dividend

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$68.2

Analyst Target

$65.58

Upside/Downside

-3.8%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MO and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-29

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
MO Altria Group, Inc. Primary	+110.8%	+80.5%	+24.2%	+13.9%	+1.8%	+4.6%
BTI British American Tobacco p.l.c. Peer	+131.6%	+96.1%	+69.8%	+16.4%	+4.7%	+1.6%
BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Peer	+15.0%	+23.0%	+47.5%	-0.5%	+9.5%	+1.9%
MDLZ Mondelez International, Inc. Peer	+7.3%	-18.6%	-8.9%	-5.2%	-0.6%	+0.2%
MNST Monster Beverage Corporation Peer	+70.6%	+45.3%	+27.4%	+13.4%	+3.9%	+2.3%

Altria Group, Inc.

Primary

+110.8%

+80.5%

+24.2%

+13.9%

+1.8%

+4.6%

BTI

British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Peer

+131.6%

+96.1%

+69.8%

+16.4%

+4.7%

+1.6%

BUD

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Peer

+15.0%

+23.0%

+47.5%

-0.5%

+9.5%

+1.9%

MDL

Mondelez International, Inc.

Peer

+7.3%

-18.6%

-8.9%

-5.2%

-0.6%

+0.2%

MNS

Monster Beverage Corporation

Peer

+70.6%

+45.3%

+27.4%

+13.4%

+3.9%

+2.3%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

16.55

11.73

1.73

-32.6

5.66

6.72

8.67

$114.02B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 34.49%

Operating Margin 116.7%

Gross Margin 87.34%

ROE N/A

ROA 27.32%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth -0.5%

Earnings Growth -62.9%

Q/Q Revenue Growth -0.53%

Q/Q Earnings Growth -63.2%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

N/A

Current Ratio

0.65

Weak

Quick Ratio

0.52

Poor

Cash/Share

$2.68

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$5.1B

Gross Margin

71.5%

Op. Margin

57.3%

Net Margin

22.0%

Total Assets

$35.0B

Liabilities

$38.5B

Equity

$-3.5B

Debt/Equity

-10.98x

Operating CF

$3.3B

CapEx

$-0.1B

Free Cash Flow

$3.2B

FCF Yield

97%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-30

$N/A

2026-01-29

$1.3

-1.3% surprise

2025-10-30

$1.41

-1.8% surprise

2025-07-30

$1.44

+4.0% surprise

Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison

Comparing MO against 190 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector (10 bullish, 68 neutral, 112 bearish)

P/E Ratio

16.55

This Stock

36.04

Sector Avg

-54.1% (Discount)

Profit Margin

34.49%

This Stock

-7.45%

Sector Avg

-563.0% (Weaker)

Revenue Growth

-0.5%

This Stock

100.36%

Sector Avg

-100.5% (Slower)

Current Ratio

0.65

This Stock

2.24

Sector Avg

-71.1% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
MO Altria Group, Inc.	BEARISH	$114.02B	16.55	-%	34.5%	$68.2
BTI British American Tobacco p.l.c.	NEUTRAL	$128.41B	31.47	6.3%	12.1%	$59.16	Compare
BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV	NEUTRAL	$135.98B	23.22	-%	10.4%	$69.88	Compare
MDLZ Mondelez International, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$73.7B	30.38	9.3%	6.4%	$57.42	Compare
MNST Monster Beverage Corporation	BULLISH	$69.67B	40.52	25.5%	21.7%	$71.31	Compare

MO Altria Group, Inc.

BEARISH

Mkt Cap

$114.0B

P/E

16.6

ROE

Price

$68.2

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-03-05	WHITAKER CHARLES N	Officer	Sale	27,908	$1,885,718
2026-02-26	MANCUSO SALVATORE	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award	17,166	-
2026-02-26	WHITAKER CHARLES N	Officer	Stock Award	9,711	-
2026-02-26	BEGLEY JODY L	Chief Operating Officer	Stock Award	17,166	-
2026-02-26	NEWMAN HEATHER A	Officer	Stock Award	11,822	-
2026-02-26	MCCARTER ROBERT A. III	General Counsel	Stock Award	5,767	-
2026-02-26	GIFFORD WILLIAM F JR	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	70,364	-
2026-02-25	MANCUSO SALVATORE	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award	25,376	-
2026-02-25	WHITAKER CHARLES N	Officer	Stock Award	13,534	-
2026-02-25	BEGLEY JODY L	Chief Operating Officer	Stock Award	22,448	-
2026-02-25	NEWMAN HEATHER A	Officer	Stock Award	11,973	-
2026-02-25	MCCARTER ROBERT A. III	General Counsel	Stock Award	22,448	-
2026-02-25	PATTERSON KATIE F.	Officer	Stock Award	1,432	-
2026-02-13	MUNOZ GEORGE	Director	Option Exercise	2,078	$139,746
2026-02-04	GIFFORD WILLIAM F JR	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	15,700	-

WHITAKER CHARLES N

Officer

Sell

2026-03-05

27,908 shares · $1,885,718

MANCUSO SALVATORE

Chief Financial Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-26

17,166 shares

WHITAKER CHARLES N

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-26

9,711 shares

BEGLEY JODY L

Chief Operating Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-26

17,166 shares

NEWMAN HEATHER A

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-26

11,822 shares

MCCARTER ROBERT A. III

General Counsel

Stock Award

2026-02-26

5,767 shares

GIFFORD WILLIAM F JR

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-26

70,364 shares

MANCUSO SALVATORE

Chief Financial Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-25

25,376 shares

WHITAKER CHARLES N

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-25

13,534 shares

BEGLEY JODY L

Chief Operating Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-25

22,448 shares

NEWMAN HEATHER A

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-25

11,973 shares

MCCARTER ROBERT A. III

General Counsel

Stock Award

2026-02-25

22,448 shares

PATTERSON KATIE F.

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-25

1,432 shares

MUNOZ GEORGE

Director

Option Exercise

2026-02-13

2,078 shares · $139,746

GIFFORD WILLIAM F JR

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2026-02-04

15,700 shares

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A

2026-04-02

Altria Group (MO) filed a definitive proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the upcoming annual meeting.

10-K

2026-02-25

Altria Group (MO) filed its 10-K on February 25, 2026. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial highlights or detailed risk factors for analysis.

8-K

2026-01-29

Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K to report its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

2026-01-29

Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K to report its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

2025-12-11

10-Q

2025-10-30

Altria Group (MO) filed its 10-Q quarterly report on October 30, 2025. The filing includes a section dedicated to risk factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights were not provided in the available excerpt.

8-K

2025-10-30

Altria Group, Inc. likely reported its third-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-10-09

Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 9, 2025, likely announcing its third-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-08-06

Altria Group, Inc. likely reported its second-quarter financial results for 2025.

10-Q

2025-07-30

8-K

2025-07-30

Altria Group, Inc. announced its second-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-07-23

8-K

2025-06-03

8-K

2025-05-19

10-Q

2025-04-29

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus

BUY

12 analysts

B of A Securities

2026-04-10

Maintains

Buy Buy

UBS

2026-03-09

Maintains

Buy Buy

Barclays

2026-02-23

Maintains

Underweight Underweight

Citigroup

2026-02-09

Maintains

Neutral Neutral

Stifel

2026-01-30

Maintains

Buy Buy

UBS

2026-01-26

Maintains

Buy Buy

UBS

2026-01-09

Neutral Buy

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MO Altria Group, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Wall Street Analysts

Past News Coverage

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