Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$51.92 +0.76 (+1.48%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Altria Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
3

Buy
3

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Altria Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 8 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for MO.

Consensus Price Target

$53.43
2.92% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Altria Group, the average price target is $53.43. The highest price target for MO is $65.00, while the lowest price target for MO is $41.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.92% from the current price of $51.92.

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MO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$53.43	$53.33	$48.20	$47.53
Forecasted Upside	2.92% Upside	-0.94% Downside	-3.72% Downside	17.86% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Reduce	Hold

MO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Altria Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Altria Group	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.13	2.49	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.92% Upside	46.10% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Eric Serotta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$54.00	+5.80%
12/6/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $65.00	+14.14%
11/6/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$45.00 ➝ $46.00	-15.10%
11/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$52.00 ➝ $60.00	+10.66%
11/1/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$54.00 ➝ $60.00	+10.56%
10/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$44.50 ➝ $48.00	-3.30%
9/9/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$39.00 ➝ $41.00	-23.83%
5/31/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Conrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/13/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $56.00	+31.36%

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Should I Buy Altria Group Stock? MO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Altria Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Altria Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Altria Group, Inc.:

Altria Group, Inc. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38 for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.35. This indicates robust profitability and effective cost management, which can be attractive to investors.
The company achieved a revenue of $6.26 billion, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $5.33 billion. This strong revenue performance suggests a solid demand for its products, which can lead to potential growth in shareholder value.
Altria Group, Inc. has seen a positive price performance, with shares trading at $55.00 recently. This price point reflects investor confidence and can indicate potential for further appreciation.
Several analysts have recently upgraded their ratings on Altria Group, Inc., with notable firms like Bank of America raising their price target to $65.00 and upgrading the stock to a "buy" rating. Such endorsements from analysts can signal strong future performance.
The company has a significant institutional ownership of 57.41%, which often indicates confidence from large investors in the company's long-term prospects.

Altria Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Altria Group, Inc. for these reasons:

Altria Group, Inc. has a negative return on equity of 233.80%, which suggests that the company is not generating profit effectively from its equity base. This can be a red flag for potential investors.
Despite recent revenue growth, the company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential legal challenges that may impact future profitability.
Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating that there are concerns about the company's future performance among some market experts.
The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold," which may suggest that while the company is stable, there may not be significant growth potential in the near term.
Altria Group, Inc. faces increasing competition and changing consumer preferences, particularly as more individuals shift towards alternative nicotine products, which could impact its traditional tobacco sales.

MO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Altria Group is $53.43, with a high forecast of $65.00 and a low forecast of $41.00.
: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Altria Group in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Altria Group's stock has a predicted upside of 2.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Altria Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Altria Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Altria Group less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Altria Group is 2.13 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how MO compares to other companies.

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Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast & Price Target