Altria Group Inc vs BlackRock TCP Capital Corp — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B), while BlackRock TCP Capital Corp trades at $3.24 (market cap $270.17M). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 461.5× BlackRock TCP Capital Corp's market cap, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp pays the higher dividend (26.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | TCPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | $270.17M |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $7.64 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $3.14 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | 26.09% |
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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 →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is a finance company specializing in middle-market lending. It aims for high returns through income and capital appreciation while prioritizing principal protection. The company invests in debt securities and earns revenue from interest payments, fees, and some equity appreciation.
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