Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$53.84 +0.85 (+1.60%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

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 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
2

Buy
3

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for MO.

Consensus Price Target

$53.33
-0.94% Downside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Altria Group, the average price target is $53.33. 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 downside of -0.94% from the current price of $53.84.

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MO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 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	$53.33	$51.33	$49.67	$47.53
Forecasted Upside	-0.94% Downside	-8.42% Downside	-1.44% Downside	17.77% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	2.14	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.94% Downside	46.09% Upside	14.54% 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
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 3 of 5 stars		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%
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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%
1/23/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$43.00 ➝ $46.00	+2.66%

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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, December 17, 2024. 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 future growth.
Altria Group, Inc. has seen a positive price target adjustment from several analysts, with Bank of America raising its target from $55.00 to $65.00, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price is $55.00, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company within the tobacco industry.
Institutional investors hold 57.41% of the stock, indicating a strong level of confidence from large financial entities, which can be a positive signal for individual investors.

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, raising concerns about its financial health.
Despite recent revenue growth, the company operates in a declining industry, facing increasing regulatory pressures and changing consumer preferences, which could impact long-term sustainability.
Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about its future performance, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
The company has a net margin of 42.82%, which, while high, may not be sustainable in the face of rising costs and competition, potentially affecting future profitability.
Recent price target adjustments have included both increases and decreases, reflecting mixed sentiments among analysts, which could lead to volatility in the stock price.

MO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Altria Group is $53.33, with a high forecast of $65.00 and a low forecast of $41.00.
: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Altria Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 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 downside of -0.94% 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, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, 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 2.14 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how MO compares to other companies.

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Altria Group (MO) Stock Forecast & Price Target