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Altria Group
🇺🇸 MO · NYSE/NASDAQ
Consumer
Price at analysis: USD 77.39 Current price: USD 77.06 * updated every night
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
15.9
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
1.8x
Latest quarter: 5.9x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
Latest quarter (2026-09-30): 5.9x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
EV/EBITDA
12.2x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
5.54%
TTM: 5.54%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Forward Yield (estimated): 5.54%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 5.54%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
76.3% TTM
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 15 Sep 2027 | — | USD | 1.11 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 15 Jun 2027 | — | USD | 1.06 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 25 Mar 2027 | — | USD | 1.06 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 26 Dec 2026 | — | USD | 1.06 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 27 Aug 2026 | 15 Sep 2026 | 09 Oct 2026 | USD | 1.11 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 14 May 2026 | 15 Jun 2026 | 10 Jul 2026 | USD | 1.06 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 26 Feb 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | USD | 1.06 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 10 Dec 2025 | 26 Dec 2025 | 09 Jan 2026 | USD | 1.06 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
Altria remains a highly profitable cash generator offering a 5.54% yield, but suffers from terminal structural volume declines in its core combustible business. With the valuation stretched to a 15.94x P/E and long-term revenue contracting, the stock lacks a margin of safety. Not recommended for new positions.
Sector Context
Altria operates in the Consumer sector (Tobacco). For DGI investors, it is a traditional cash cow known for high yields and aggressive capital return, but it faces an existential transition from combustible cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives amidst severe regulatory scrutiny and structural volume declines.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Dividend King with 57 consecutive years of dividend growth and a current 5.54% forward yield.
- • Highly profitable operating model with expanding net margins (34.5%) and strong cash generation (FCF of $3.0B).
- • Regulatory moat strengthened by FDA crackdowns on illicit vapes and MGOs for NJOY/on! products.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Terminal secular decline in core combustible volumes continues, reflected in a permanent 5-year revenue CAGR of -5.0% and 9-year earnings CAGR (excl. losses) of -7.7%.
- • Valuation is stretched at a 15.94x TTM P/E, pushing the dividend yield down to 5.54%, offering no margin of safety compared to historical averages.
- • Perpetual structural liabilities from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) act as a continuous, multi-billion-dollar drain on operating cash flows.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-10-31
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.