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Altria Group
🇺🇸 MO · NYSE/NASDAQ · US02209S1033
Consumer
Price at analysis: USD 69.61 Current price: USD 69.90 * updated every night
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
14.6
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)
1.9x
Latest quarter: 6.9x
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 (2026-06-30): 6.9x
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
11.8x
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)
6.13%
TTM: 6.05%
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): 6.13%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 6.05%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
77.3% 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 |
| Declared | 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 6.16% forward yield and trading at a moderate 14.64x P/E. However, the terminal structural decline in combustible tobacco and severe regulatory barriers represent permanent long-term headwinds rather than a temporary dislocation. Not recommended for new DGI positions.
Sector Context
Altria operates as the dominant US combustible tobacco manufacturer. While the industry is renowned for defensive cash flows and high yields, it faces continuous structural contraction, relying entirely on aggressive price hikes to offset terminal volume declines and mounting regulatory pressures.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Forward dividend yield of 6.16% supported by exceptional pricing power and robust 53.7% EBITDA margins.
- • Successfully deleveraged balance sheet, reducing Net Debt/EBITDA from 4.5x in 2019 to a much healthier 1.89x currently.
- • Consistent track record of returning capital to shareholders, combining a high cash dividend with a modest 0.78% net buyback yield.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Terminal secular decline in core combustible tobacco volumes, reflected fundamentally in a 5-year revenue CAGR of -5.0%.
- • Severe structural regulatory overhang persists, including strict FDA PMTA barriers and the ongoing threat of flavor and nicotine mandates.
- • Perpetual structural liabilities from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) act as an unavoidable, continuous 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: 2026-09-19
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.