Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Smokeable Products

Oral Tobacco Products

Wine

All Other

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

Marketing, administration and research costs

Asset impairment and exit costs

Amortization of intangibles

General corporate expenses

Corporate asset impairment and exit costs

Operating Expenses

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

Growth

Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Altria

Altria Group, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates through the following segments: Smokeable Products, Oral tobacco products, and Wine. The Smokeable Products segment consists of cigarettes manufactured and sold by PM USA and machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco manufactured and sold by Middleton. The Oral tobacco products segment is primarily moist smokeless tobacco products (MSTs) through brands like Copenhagen and Skoal as well as on! oral nicotine pouches sold by Helix. The Wine segment, through subsidiary Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ltd, produces Washington State wines, primarily Chateau Ste. Michelle and 14 Hands, and owns wineries in or distributes wines from several other wine regions. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Earnings data Q1 2021

Earnings data Q2 2021

Earnings data Q3 2021

Earnings data Q4 2021

Earnings data Q1 2022

Earnings data Q2 2022

Earnings data Q3 2022

Earnings data Q4 2022

Earnings data Q1 2023

Earnings data Q2 2023

Earnings data Q3 2023

Earnings data Q4 2023

Earnings data Q1 2024

Earnings data Q2 2024

Earnings data Q3 2024

Earnings data Q4 2024

Altria reports robust Q4 earnings, focuses on innovation and growth

Altria's Q4 2022 performance reflects resilience amidst industry challenges, with a focus on innovation and shareholder returns. The company's strategic initiatives in smoke-free products and digital engagement underscore its commitment to long-term growth and harm reduction.

Altria reports resilient Q1 performance amid industry challenges and opportunities

Altria's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted strong performance amidst industry challenges, emphasizing harm reduction and regulatory compliance. The company faces hurdles from inflation, regulatory changes, and evolving consumer behaviors, while focusing on growth opportunities in smoke-free products and strategic investments.

Altria reports solid Q2 earnings, eyes e-vapor growth opportunities

Altria's focus on smoke-free products and NJOY acquisition driving growth.
Challenges in the cigarette industry due to economic pressures and flavor bans.
Opportunities in the e-vapor category and expansion plans in the U.S.
Strong balance sheet and significant capital returns to shareholders.

Altria reports growth in earnings, navigates regulatory challenges in e-vapor

Altria's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted solid financial performance, strategic focus on e-vapor products, and efforts to combat illegal vape products. The company faces challenges from regulatory uncertainties and illicit products but sees opportunities in expanding NJOY's reach and addressing market gaps.

Altria reports growth in smoke-free products amidst regulatory challenges

Altria's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted growth in adjusted EPS, strategic focus on smoke-free products, and efforts to combat illicit e-vapor products. The company faces challenges in competitive segments and economic pressures but sees opportunities in new product introductions and regulatory collaborations.

Altria reports mixed Q1 performance, focuses on growth strategies

Altria's Q1 performance showed growth in NJOY and oral tobacco segments, with challenges in EPS decline and economic pressures on consumers.
Strengths include reaffirmed EPS guidance, strategic investments, and focus on combating illicit e-vapor products.
Opportunities lie in maximizing profitability in oral tobacco, product positioning, and capturing transitioning consumers.
Overall, Altria's performance reflects a mix of growth, challenges, and strategic opportunities in navigating market dynamics.

Altria's NJOY drives growth as company navigates e-vapor challenges

Altria's Q2 2024 earnings call showcased strong performance in smoke-free products, highlighting growth in retail share and volume momentum. Despite challenges in the e-vapor category, the company remains focused on responsible regulation and enforcement. With a commitment to shareholder value and long-term growth strategies, Altria is poised for continued success.

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Gross profit

Operating expenses

SG&A

Other

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

Capital expenditure

Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

Altria Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates through the following segments: Smokeable Products, Oral Tobacco Products, and All Other. The Smokeable Products segment consists of cigarettes manufactured and sold by PM USA, and machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco manufactured and sold by Middleton. The Oral Tobacco Products segment includes MST and snus products manufactured and sold by USSTC, and oral nicotine pouches manufactured and sold by Helix. The All Other segment refers to the financial results of NJOY, Helix ROW, and the IQOS System heated tobacco business. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) stock was down in Thursday's early deals after the Marlboro and Philip Morris owner revised down its full-year outlook as third quarter financials came in slightly lower than forecast. The tobacco products company generated $5.28 billion of adjusted revenue (after exercise), versus consensus of $5.48 billion, and, reported earnings per share of $1.28 versus Wall Street forecasts of $1.28.

Marlboro owner Altria on back foot as it snips full year forecast

PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund

AT&T

The stock market experienced a decline this week, with the S&P 500 falling by 3.03% and the Dow Jones falling by 3.82%. Jerome Powell's speech at the New York Economic Club discussed the possibility of a higher for longer rate environment, causing concern among investors. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio finished the week down 3.52% on invested capital, but generated $15.55 in dividends, bringing the total income for 2023 to $765.72.

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 138: $13,800 Allocated, $1,209.63 In Projected Dividends

Altria Group Inc.'s stock MO, +0.66% fell 0.7% in premarket trading on Thursday after the tobacco giant's earnings per share and revenue net of excise taxes missed Wall Street analyst expectations. The company said its third-quarter profit rose sharply to $2.167 billion, or $1.22 a share, from $224 million, or 12 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter.

Altria's adjusted earnings per share fall slightly short of estimates

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes posts third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.28 a share, 1 cent short of Wall Street's expectations.

Altria Narrows Full-Year Guidance. The Stock Slips.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #ALTRIA--ALTRIA REPORTS 2023 THIRD-QUARTER AND NINE-MONTHS RESULTS; NARROWS 2023 FULL-YEAR EARNINGS GUIDANCE.

Altria Reports 2023 Third-Quarter and Nine-Months Results; Narrows 2023 Full-Year Earnings Guidance

Verizon

Income stocks have handily outperformed publicly traded companies that don't offer a payout over long periods. Although close to 80% of S&P 500 companies pay a dividend, three stand out for the size and safety of their payout.

Want $1,000 in Super Safe Annual Dividend Income? Invest $12,100 Into the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #ALTRIA--ALTRIA GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR NABIL Y. SAKKAB FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Retirement of Director Nabil Y. Sakkab From Board of Directors

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

High-yield dividend stocks tend to underperform the broader market when interest rates rise. This phenomenon appears to have created some compelling buying opportunities for patient investors.

Is This Popular High-Yield Dividend Stock Worth Owning?

Procter & Gamble

Altria's trailing-12-month dividend yield has recently topped 9%. Pricing power has allowed Altria to grow revenue even as volume drops.

Got $1,000? Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

Citigroup

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Pfizer

Simon Property Group

Truist Financial

For growth and income investors, it makes sense now to look at blue chip dividend stocks with big and dependable payouts.

Altria Stock and 6 More ‘Strong Buy' Blue Chips Yielding Up to 9%

Altria's (MO) third-quarter results are likely to reflect gains from pricing and strength in oral tobacco products amid soft cigarette volumes.

What to Know About Altria (MO) as It Queues for Q3 Earnings?

Altria Group Inc. said Thursday its NJOY LLC operating company has filed lawsuits against 34 foreign and U.S. makers, distributors and online retailers of illicit disposable-vape products that are sold in California and other states.

Altria's NJOY files lawsuit against 34 foreign and U.S. disposable-vape companies

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #Against--NJOY Brings Sweeping Litigation Against Illicit Disposable Vapor Manufacturers.

NJOY Brings Sweeping Litigation Against Illicit Disposable Vapor Manufacturers

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

Reaves Utility Income Fund

Exxon Mobil

Core CPI continued to fall while CPI remained flat, potentially influencing the Fed's decision to hold rates at the next meeting.

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 137: $13,700 Allocated, $1,197.09 In Projected Dividends

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #ALTRIA--ALTRIA TO HOST WEBCAST OF 2023 THIRD-QUARTER AND NINE-MONTHS RESULTS.

Altria to Host Webcast of 2023 Third-Quarter and Nine-Months Results

Brookfield Renewable Partners

NIKE

Occidental Petroleum

PepsiCo

Raytheon Technologies

Scotts Miracle-Gro

Blue-chip stocks are beaten down. While the tech stock onslaught continues, economic pressure and uncertainty come after some of the business's biggest, most stable names.

7 Beaten-Down Blue Chips Ready to Rebound in October

Amgen

Bank of America

Blackrock Inc

ConocoPhillips

Goldman Sachs

Johnson & Johnson

Coca-Cola

MetLife

Morgan Stanley

NextEra Energy

Paychex

PNC Financial Services

Phillips 66

Sempra Energy

Texas Instruments

U.S. Bancorp

There are 20 stocks on my high yield watchlist for October 2023. The majority of the stocks on my watchlist are undervalued based on dividend yield theory. An equally weighted portfolio of these stocks underperformed the Vanguard High Yield Dividend ETF by about 0.50% during the month of September.

High Yield Stock Watchlist - October 2023

Vector Group

High-yield dividend stocks frequently outperform the broader markets. A high yield, however, can be a major red flag in some instances.

2 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

The latest trading day saw Altria (MO) settling at $42.07, representing a +0.19% change from its previous close.

Altria (MO) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing

In the most recent trading session, Altria (MO) closed at $41.99, indicating a +0.82% shift from the previous trading day.

(MO) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Altria (MO) benefits from its diverse portfolio of smoke-free products and competitive pricing strategies amid soft cigarette volumes.

Altria (MO) Poised on Pricing Power Amid Soft Cigarette Volumes

Altria Group is currently facing resistance at the $40 per share level, but this could be a good time to start investing in the company. Altria Group has impressive financial metrics, including high revenue, gross profit, net income, and free cash flow. Altria Group is a Dividend King with a history of increasing dividends and has the potential for significant dividend growth in the future.

Altria Group: The King Of Dividend Kings Yielding 9.52% Faces Long-Term Resistance

Comcast

Ecolab

Estee Lauder

Gilead Sciences

Intercontinental Exchange

Kenvue

Medtronic

Wells Fargo

Yum China Hlds

There's a bright side to the S&P 500's recent slide. Some stocks are set up for likely gains, at least according to a Morningstar strategist.

Morningstar Says Stocks Are 8% Undervalued — Likes These 13 Best

Boston Properties

Realty Income Corp

Philip Morris

Rio Tinto plc Sponsored

When aiming to reach a diversified investment portfolio with a reduced risk level, I suggest reaching a balanced mix between high dividend yield and dividend growth companies. High dividend yield companies can be an attractive extra source of income, which you can use to cover your monthly expenses. In today's article, I have selected 10 high dividend yield companies that I believe are attractive right now due to a variety of reasons.

October's Top 10 High Yield Stocks To Boost Your Dividend Income

News for Altria Stock (MO)