Altria Group (MO) Coverage Initiated with Hold Rating by Needham | MO Stock News

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May 22, 2025
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On May 22, 2025, Needham analyst Gerald Pascarelli initiated coverage on Altria Group (MO, Financial) with a "Hold" rating. The analyst did not provide a price target for the stock.

This initiation highlights the analyst's cautious stance on the stock, suggesting that investors should maintain their current positions without making additional commitments at this time.

Altria Group (MO, Financial), a major player in the tobacco industry, continues to be closely monitored by analysts and investors, reflecting its significant impact on the market sector.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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Based on the one-year price targets offered by 12 analysts, the average target price for Altria Group Inc (MO, Financial) is $58.24 with a high estimate of $73.00 and a low estimate of $47.00. The average target implies an downside of 2.04% from the current price of $59.45. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Altria Group Inc (MO) Forecast page.

Based on the consensus recommendation from 14 brokerage firms, Altria Group Inc's (MO, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.7, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.

Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Altria Group Inc (MO, Financial) in one year is $47.26, suggesting a downside of 20.5% from the current price of $59.45. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Altria Group Inc (MO) Summary page.

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