Altria (MO) Higher as Stifel Nicolaus Upgrades to Buy

Shares of Altria (NYSE: MO) are 2.5 percent higher mid-day Thursday after Stifel Nicolaus upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $36.00.

The firm said the recent pullback represents an attractive buying opportunity and they see continuation of the 8% EPS growth trajectory.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Altria click here. For more ratings news on Altria click here.

Shares of Altria closed at $31.90 yesterday.

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