Altria's 0.45 Billion Dollar Volume Ranks 229th as Institutional Investors Pile In and Dividend Yields Hit 6.3%

On September 3, 2025, Altria (MO) closed down 0.74% with a trading volume of $0.45 billion, ranking 229th in market activity. The stock has a 12-month high of $68.60 and a low of $48.86, with a current yield of 6.3% following its quarterly dividend hike to $1.06 per share. Recent earnings of $1.44 per share exceeded estimates, driven by $5.29 billion in revenue, a 0.2% year-over-year increase.

Institutional investors have shown renewed interest in Altria. Baird Financial Group increased its stake by 8.5%, adding 36,974 shares to hold 470,493 shares valued at $28.2 million. Other firms, including Inlight Wealth Management and Sierra Ocean LLC, also built new or expanded positions. Institutional ownership now accounts for 57.41% of the company’s shares.

Analysts have revised their outlooks, with Bank of America raising its price target to $72.00 and maintaining a “buy” rating. Barclays and Morgan Stanley also adjusted targets upward, though with mixed ratings. The stock currently holds a “Hold” consensus, reflecting cautious optimism amid its strong dividend growth and stable earnings performance.

Backtesting results indicate that a $1,000 investment in Altria on July 30, 2025, would have yielded a 14% return by August 22, 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 during the same period. The stock’s 50-day and 200-day moving averages stand at $61.82 and $59.31, respectively, suggesting potential for further consolidation.