Amcor PLC vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? Amcor PLC trades at $47.33 (market cap $21.78B), while Altria Group Inc trades at $65.15 (market cap $114.13B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 5.2× Amcor PLC's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (6.2%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AMCR | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $21.78B | $114.13B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $50.58 | $74.92 |
52-Week Low | $36.69 | $54.72 |
Enterprise Value | $36.90B | $136.34B |
Dividend Yield | 5.52% | 6.2% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Amcor is a global plastics packaging behemoth, with global sales of USD 14.5 billion in fiscal 2022 following the acquisition of Bemis in 2019. Amcor's operations span over 40 countries globally and include significant emerging-market exposure equating to circa 20% of sales. Amcor's capabilities span flexible and rigid plastic packaging, which sell into defensive food, beverage, healthcare, household, and personal-care end markets.
Read more on AMCR →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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