Aphria Inc., the Canadian cannabis company that has reportedly been in talks to receive an investment from tobacco giant Altria Group (MO), reported a first quarter profit of C$21.2 million, up from the C$15 million it reported in the same quarter last year.
In a news release, the company said its profit came to nine cents per diluted share compared with a profit of $0.10 per diluted share in the same quarter last year, when it had fewer shares outstanding. Aphria attributed its growth to investments in Liberty Health Sciences and Hiku Brands Co. Ltd., and an increase in fair value of biological assets caused by a production increase.
Although it has not confirmed or denied the rumors of Altria's investment, Aphria shares (traded on the Canadian TSE stock exchange) have been trading higher since the report and its profit announcement.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MO turned positive on June 18, 2025. Looking at past instances where MO's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 18, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on MO as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
MO moved above its 50-day moving average on June 11, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MO advanced for three days, in of 372 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 317 cases where MO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (4.828). P/E Ratio (10.025) is within average values for comparable stocks, (20.351). MO's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.018) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (1.006). Dividend Yield (0.068) settles around the average of (0.055) among similar stocks. MO's P/S Ratio (5.020) is slightly higher than the industry average of (2.115).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. MO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a holding company which produces and markets tobacco products
Industry Tobacco