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Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$52.54 -0.91 (-1.70%)
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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

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
1.69% 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 1.69% from the current price of $52.54.
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MO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/29/24 to 1/28/25
1 Month Ago
12/30/23 to 12/29/24
3 Months Ago
10/31/23 to 10/30/24
1 Year Ago
1/29/23 to 1/29/24
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)
1 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$47.22
Forecasted Upside1.69% Upside1.82% Upside-4.54% Downside16.52% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Reduce
Hold

MO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MO Price Targets by Month

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Altria Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAltria GroupConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.13
2.50
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.13% Upside42.61% Upside11.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/16/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Eric Serotta
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$54.00+5.80%
12/6/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $65.00+14.14%
11/6/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$45.00 ➝ $46.00-15.10%
11/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $60.00+10.66%
11/1/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $60.00+10.56%
10/8/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.50 ➝ $48.00-3.30%
9/9/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$39.00 ➝ $41.00-23.83%
5/31/2024Argus
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T. Conrad
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UpgradeHold
10/13/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ 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 Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Altria Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Altria Group
Bull Case

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

  • Altria Group, Inc. recently reported earnings of $1.38 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.35, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company generated revenue of $6.26 billion for the last quarter, significantly higher than the anticipated $5.33 billion, showcasing robust sales growth.
  • Currently, the stock price is $51.92, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
  • Altria Group, Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $87.99 billion, reflecting its substantial size and stability in the market.
  • Institutional investors own 57.41% of the company's stock, suggesting confidence from large financial entities in Altria Group, Inc.'s future prospects.

Altria Group
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a negative return on equity of 233.80%, indicating that it is not generating profit from its equity, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • Altria Group, Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.77, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week low of $39.25 and a high of $58.03, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • Recent market trends show increasing scrutiny and regulation on tobacco products, which could impact Altria Group, Inc.'s future sales and profitability.
  • The company has a P/E/G ratio of 2.69, which suggests that its growth rate may not justify its current valuation, raising concerns for growth-oriented investors.

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 1.69% 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.


This page (NYSE:MO) was last updated on 1/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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