Altria Group and Turning Point Brands present contrasting investment cases in the tobacco sector. Altria, with its dominant Marlboro brand, generated nearly $20.1 billion in revenue and $6.95 billion in net income in fiscal 2025, while Turning Point Brands posted $463.1 million in revenue and $58.2 million in net income, a 28% year-over-year increase. Altria offers a forward dividend yield of nearly 6% and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13.0, compared to Turning Point's yield of less than 1% and forward P/E of 62.9. The analysis concludes that Altria is the better buy due to its strong dividend and lower valuation, despite headwinds from declining smoking rates and regulatory challenges.
Altria GroupArticle concludes Altria is the better buy due to strong dividend and lower valuation.
Turning Point Brands IncArticle concludes Turning Point Brands is less attractive due to high valuation and low dividend yield.
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