Altria Group Inc vs Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $74.53 (market cap $124.67B), while Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. trades at $180.6 (market cap $87.77B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | MRSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | $87.77B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $211.21 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $157.32 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | $108.61B |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | 2.17% |
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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%).
Read more on MO →Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (management and economic consultancy).
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