Altria Group stock had its Relative Strength (RS) Rating upgraded from 66 to 74 Tuesday — a welcome improvement, but still short of the 80 or higher score you prefer to see.
This proprietary rating measures technical performance by showing how a stock's price movement over the last 52 weeks measures up against that of the other stocks in our database.
History shows that the stocks that go on to make the biggest gains typically have an RS Rating north of 80 as they begin their largest climbs. See if Altria Group stock can continue to show renewed price strength and clear that threshold.
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Is Altria Group Stock A Buy?
Altria Group stock is in a buy zone after climbing above a 45.00 entry in a cup without handle. Once a stock moves 5% or higher beyond the initial entry, it's considered out of buy range.
The tobacco company reported negative growth for both the top and bottom lines last quarter.
Altria Group stock holds the No. 5 rank among its peers in the Tobacco industry group. Turning Point Brands is the top-ranked stock within the group.