B-71/100

Is Altria (MO) a risky stock?

Sector: Consumer Staples Price: $73.47 Composite: 71/100

As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades Altria (MO) B- for risk, a composite score of 71 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts MO in the "solid" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.

Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.

The five risk dimensions behind MO's grade

Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how MO scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.

Financial healthbalance sheet, margins, cash flow
55
News sentimentscored, sourced recent coverage
60
Macro exposuresensitivity to rates, dollar, oil
77
Sector resiliencestrength vs the broad market
64
Price stabilitydrawdown and volatility
56

What's moving MO's risk right now

Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind MO's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.

Regulatory · raising risk

For Altria (which holds a significant stake in JUUL), this certification expands potential legal liability exposure in Canada and signals growing litigation risk similar to the $3…

Price volatility · mixed signal

Philip Morris International (PM) is back in focus after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized its ZYN smoke free nicotine pouches as modified risk tobacco products, mar…

What a B- grade means

On the Clavix A+ to F scale, MO's composite of 71 falls in the B band (65–79), read as "solid." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.

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This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell MO or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.