Altria Group Inc vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $74.53 (market cap $124.67B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 4.7× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | $26.30B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | 1.36% |
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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 →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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