Altria Group Inc vs PulteGroup, Inc. — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B), while PulteGroup, Inc. trades at $123.34 (market cap $23.46B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 5.3× PulteGroup, Inc.'s market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | PHM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | $23.46B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $142.56 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $108.65 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | $23.42B |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | 0.84% |
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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 →PulteGroup Inc is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, operating in 40 markets across 23 states. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes (85% of unit sales) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. PulteGroup offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. The company is headquartered in Atlanta.
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