Altria Group, Inc. (MO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Altria Group, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) has returned 15.47% so far this year and 19.22% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MO has returned 7.39% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.24% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1970, MO's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2003 with a return of +34.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2008 at -69.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MO closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +16.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 31, 2008 at -69.9%.

Altria Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.07%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1970.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.48%) than losses (56.45%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.69 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.19 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MO ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Altria Group, Inc. (MO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Altria Group, Inc. provided a 6.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Altria Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Altria Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Altria Group, Inc. was 81.02%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1548 trading sessions.

The current Altria Group, Inc. drawdown is 4.48%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Altria Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Altria Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tobacco industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.