Altria Group Inc vs United Airlines Holdings Inc — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $65.14 (market cap $114.13B), while United Airlines Holdings Inc trades at $126.9 (market cap $40.17B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 2.8× United Airlines Holdings Inc's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays a 6.2% dividend while United Airlines Holdings Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | UAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $114.13B | $40.17B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $74.92 | $136.11 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $85.21 |
Enterprise Value | $136.34B | $57.20B |
Dividend Yield | 6.2% | — |
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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 →United Airlines is a major U.S. network carrier. United's hubs include San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international travel than legacy peers.
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