Altria Group Inc vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.73. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 5.68% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $571.45 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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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