Better Buy: Procter & Gamble Co. vs. Altria
We pit the consumer products titan against the tobacco giant as investment candidates.
The parent company of Philip Morris USA, Altria controls much of the U.S. tobacco market with Marlboro, Parliament, and other brands.
Key Data Points
Primary metrics and data points about Altria Group.| Current Price: | $62.49 |
| Prev Close: | $61.50 |
| Open: | $61.55 |
| Bid: | $62.49 |
| Ask: | $62.69 |
| Day's Range: | $61.43 - $62.72 |
| 52wk Range: | $60.01 - $77.79 |
| Volume: | 8,549,908 |
| Avg Vol | 6,748,639 |
| Market Cap: | $120B |
| P/E (ttm): | 8.23 |
| EPS (ttm): | $7.47 |
| Div & Yield: | $2.64 (4.3%) |
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The single most important factor in a company's success is the team that's leading the company.
Martin J. Barrington, CEO
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Business Summary
Industry, sector and description for Altria Group.The parent company of Philip Morris USA, Altria controls much of the U.S. tobacco market with Marlboro, Parliament, and other brands.
- Exchange: NYSE
- Sector: Consumer Goods
- Industry: Tobacco