Biogen Inc vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? Biogen Inc trades at $204.1 (market cap $30.60B), while Altria Group Inc trades at $65.16 (market cap $114.13B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 3.7× Biogen Inc's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays a 6.2% dividend while Biogen Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BIIB | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $30.60B | $114.13B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $216.63 | $74.92 |
52-Week Low | $128.00 | $54.72 |
Enterprise Value | $37.67B | $136.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.2% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
Biogen (BIIB) trades at $207.94, up 0.8% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and a consensus analyst price target of $234.47. The company has beaten earnings estimates for three consecutive quarters, including Q2 2026 EPS of $3.60 versus $2.94 expected, and recently completed the acquisition of RayThera Inc. to bolster its immunology pipeline. Revenue for 2025 was $9.89 billion with a net income margin of 13.07%.
The outlook is positive, driven by strong execution and growth from newer drugs like Leqembi, though risks include pressure on legacy multiple sclerosis sales and a high P/E ratio of 36.93. The stock offers potential upside to the analyst target but faces earnings volatility and integration risks from recent acquisitions.
Altria Group (MO) trades at $68.35, up 0.89% with mixed technical signals showing bearish moving averages but oversold RSI levels. The company maintains strong profitability with 39% net income margin and $6.95B net income for 2025, though revenue declined slightly to $20.14B. Recent earnings show alternating beats and misses, with Q3 2026 results pending. Analyst consensus remains bullish with 61.5% buy ratings and $71.50 price target, while the stock offers a 6.3% dividend yield with 56 consecutive annual increases expected.
MO presents value opportunity with 14.4x P/E ratio and strong cash flow generation, but faces headwinds from cigarette volume declines and regulatory pressures. The smoke-free product transition shows progress but remains early stage. Current price near support at $67 suggests limited downside, while analyst targets indicate 4.6% upside potential. Key risks include litigation exposure and slower-than-expected diversification from traditional tobacco products.
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Biogen and Idec merged in 2003, combining forces to market Biogen's multiple sclerosis drug Avonex and Idec's cancer drug Rituxan. Today, Rituxan and next-generation antibody Gazyva are marketed via a collaboration with Roche. Biogen also markets novel MS drugs Plegridy, Tysabri, Tecfidera, and Vumerity. In Japan, Biogen's MS portfolio is co-promoted by Eisai. Hemophilia therapies Eloctate and Alprolix (partnered with SOBI) were spun off as part of Bioverativ in 2017. Biogen has several drug candidates in phase 3 trials in neurology and neurodegenerative diseases and has launched Spinraza with partner Ionis. Aduhelm was approved as the firm's first Alzheimer's disease therapy in June 2021.
Read more on BIIB →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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