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Altria Group vs Philip Morris International: how do the stocks compare?

MO and PM side by side, in plain English. This is an explanation of the two businesses, not a recommendation to buy either one.

MOPM
TickerMOPM
ExchangeNYSENYSE
SectorConsumer DefensiveConsumer Defensive
IndustryTobaccoTobacco
Sizelarge capmega cap
Market value112.5 billion dollars292.2 billion dollars

Altria Group (MO)

Altria Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MO. It is a large cap company in the tobacco industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 112.5 billion dollars.

  • Costs for ingredients, packaging and shipping.
  • Whether shoppers trade down to cheaper brands.
  • Steady dividends and market mood, since these stocks are seen as safer.

Philip Morris International (PM)

Philip Morris International trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PM. It is a mega cap company in the tobacco industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 292.2 billion dollars.

  • Costs for ingredients, packaging and shipping.
  • Whether shoppers trade down to cheaper brands.
  • Steady dividends and market mood, since these stocks are seen as safer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between MO and PM?

Altria Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MO. It is a large cap company in the tobacco industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 112.5 billion dollars. Philip Morris International trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PM. It is a mega cap company in the tobacco industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 292.2 billion dollars.

Which is bigger, Altria Group or Philip Morris International?

Philip Morris International has the larger market value, at about 292.2 billion dollars.

Are Altria Group and Philip Morris International in the same industry?

Yes. Both are in the tobacco industry.

Educational information, not financial advice. Figures are approximate and do not include live prices.