Fox Corp Class A vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? Fox Corp Class A trades at $62.22 (market cap $25.05B), while Altria Group Inc trades at $65.03 (market cap $114.13B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 4.6× Fox Corp Class A's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (6.2%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FOXA | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.05B | $114.13B |
Sector | Media | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $76.11 | $74.92 |
52-Week Low | $48.79 | $54.72 |
Enterprise Value | $28.41B | $136.34B |
Dividend Yield | 0.91% | 6.2% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
FOXA trades at $64.03, up 3.63% on strong Q4 2026 earnings beats driven by World Cup advertising and Tubi streaming growth. The stock shows bullish technical momentum with a consensus price target of $65.33, supported by a 50% buy rating from analysts. Revenue grew to $16.30B in 2025, with net income margin expanding to 13.88%, though 2026 projections indicate moderation.
Outlook remains positive with digital ad momentum and strategic initiatives, but risks include sports cost pressures and cyclical advertising dependence. The current valuation at a P/E of 16.52 appears reasonable relative to earnings growth, offering potential upside if execution continues.
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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Fox operates in cable networks and television. Its cable segment includes Fox News, Fox Business, and sports channels, while its TV segment covers the Fox network, 29 local stations (18 Fox-affiliated), and the ad-supported streaming service Tubi. After selling most of its entertainment assets to Disney in 2019, Fox now focuses on live news and sports, primarily within pay-TV. The Murdoch family controls the company.
Read more on FOXA →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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