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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: MO (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 32 days. Profits (12.30%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 29.11% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 99.39B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.99 | 1Y Target Price 56.92 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.99 | 1Y Target Price 56.92 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11141099 | Beta 0.61 | 52 Weeks Range 37.59 - 60.18 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 37.59 - 60.18 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.80% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.54 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 55.1% | Operating Margin (TTM) 60.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 20.51% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.99 | Forward PE 10.95 | Enterprise Value 121243000832 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.96 |
Enterprise Value 121243000832 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.96 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.97 | Shares Outstanding 1690659968 | Shares Floating 1687500104 |
Shares Outstanding 1690659968 | Shares Floating 1687500104 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.12 | Percent Institutions 61.2 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.46 | Target Price 56.8 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Altria Group
Company Overview
History and Background
Altria Group, formerly Philip Morris Companies Inc., was founded in 1919. It evolved from a tobacco company to a consumer packaged goods company, later focusing back on tobacco and related products after spinning off Kraft Foods and Philip Morris International.
Core Business Areas
- Smokeable Products: Manufactures and sells cigarettes and cigars in the U.S., primarily through Philip Morris USA.
- Oral Tobacco Products: Manufactures and sells moist smokeless tobacco products and snus through U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC).
- On! Oral Nicotine Pouches: On! is a tobacco-free nicotine pouch product sold through Helix Innovations LLC, an Altria company.
- Equity Investments: Investments in Cronos Group and JUUL Labs.
Leadership and Structure
Billy Gifford is the current CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with distinct divisions for each business segment overseen by senior management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Marlboro: Marlboro is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S., holding a significant market share. Competitors include Newport (RAI) and Camel (BTI). Marlboro has maintained more than 40% market share in the US for decades.
- Copenhagen: Copenhagen is a leading moist smokeless tobacco brand in the U.S. Competitors include Skoal (RAI) and Grizzly (BAT).
- On!: On! is a tobacco-free nicotine pouch product. Competitors include Zyn (Swedish Match - PM).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The tobacco industry is facing declining cigarette volumes due to health concerns and increasing regulations. The industry is adapting by focusing on reduced-risk products and alternative nicotine delivery systems.
Positioning
Altria is a leading tobacco company in the U.S., with strong brand recognition and market share. Its competitive advantages include its established distribution network and brand loyalty.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global tobacco market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Altria is focused on the US market primarily, positioning itself by expanding in non-combustible products to maintain market share as traditional cigarette use declines.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio (Marlboro, Copenhagen)
- Extensive distribution network
- High market share in the U.S. tobacco market
- Strong cash flow generation
- Pricing Power
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a declining market (cigarettes)
- High regulatory risk
- Negative public perception
- Limited diversification outside of tobacco
Opportunities
- Growth in alternative nicotine products (e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches)
- International expansion (though currently limited)
- Acquisitions of innovative tobacco or nicotine companies
- Lobbying efforts to reduce regulations
Threats
- Increasing regulations and taxes on tobacco products
- Declining cigarette consumption
- Competition from other tobacco companies and alternative nicotine products
- Litigation related to health risks of tobacco use
- Illicit trade in tobacco products
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PM
- BTI
- MO
Competitive Landscape
Altria faces competition from other major tobacco companies and smaller players in the alternative nicotine product market. Its advantages include its brand recognition and distribution network.
Major Acquisitions
Cronos Group
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1800
- Strategic Rationale: To gain exposure to the cannabis market.
JUUL (Initial Investment)
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 12800
- Strategic Rationale: To enter the e-cigarette market. Subsequent write-downs suggest the investment was not successful.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven primarily by price increases and cost reductions, as cigarette volumes have declined.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by alternative nicotine products and international expansion. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in alternative nicotine products and cost-cutting measures.
Summary
Altria is a strong cash-generating company with leading market share in the U.S. tobacco market. However, it faces challenges from declining cigarette volumes and increasing regulation. The company is adapting by investing in alternative nicotine products, but the success of these ventures remains to be seen. High dividend yield could provide good shareholder returns.
Similar Companies
- PM
- BTI
- UVV
- IMBBY
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data are approximations and may vary depending on the source.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Altria Group
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Richmond, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1970-01-02 | CEO & Director Mr. William F. Gifford Jr. | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Tobacco | Full time employees 6200 | Website https://www.altria.com |
Full time employees 6200 | Website https://www.altria.com | ||
Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and oral tobacco products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. It sells its products to distributors, as well as large retail organizations, such as chain stores. Altria Group, Inc. was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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