Shell Asset Management Co. reduced its stake in Altria Group by 36.2%, selling 23,549 shares and holding 41,471 shares valued at $2.74 million. Despite the sell-off, Altria has a consensus “Hold” rating from analysts with an average price target of $63.67, alongside a 6.3% dividend yield and a recently authorized $2.0 billion share buyback program. The company reported slightly lower-than-expected earnings of $1.30 per share against an estimate of $1.32, but revenue of $5.08 billion exceeded expectations.
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Shell Asset Management Co. Sells 23,549 Shares of Altria Group, Inc. $MO
Shell Asset Management Co. reduced its stake in Altria Group by 36.2%, selling 23,549 shares and holding 41,471 shares valued at $2.74 million. Despite the sell-off, Altria has a consensus “Hold” rating from analysts with an average price target of $63.67, alongside a 6.3% dividend yield and a recently authorized $2.0 billion share buyback program. The company reported slightly lower-than-expected earnings of $1.30 per share against an estimate of $1.32, but revenue of $5.08 billion exceeded expectations.