Altria Group is a leading company in the tobacco and consumer goods industry, primarily known for its extensive portfolio of cigarette brands, including Marlboro. The company engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of various tobacco products and related offerings. Beyond traditional tobacco, Altria has been expanding its focus on smoke-free alternatives, such as e-vapor products and heated tobacco devices, as part of its strategy to adapt to changing consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes. Additionally, Altria is involved in wine production and has made investments in cannabis and other non-tobacco businesses, reflecting a commitment to diversifying its product range and engaging with emerging markets. Read More
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced that our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share, payable on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2026. The ex-dividend date is March 25, 2026.
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Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) is participating in the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference in Orlando, Florida, today. Billy Gifford, Altria’s Chief Executive Officer, and Sal Mancuso, Altria’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will highlight the portfolio we are building to capture the growing smoke-free opportunity, discuss how we are evolving our business and capabilities to lead the U.S. nicotine space and provide more detail on our long-term growth aspirations.
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Altria’s fourth quarter results drew a negative market reaction, largely due to a pronounced decline in operating margin despite surpassing sales expectations. Management pointed to increased investments in manufacturing capabilities and ongoing pressure from illicit e-vapor products as key factors impacting profitability. CEO Billy Gifford noted that, while the company achieved meaningful milestones in its smoke-free portfolio, “the proliferation of illicit flavored disposable e-vapor products evading regulatory process… jeopardizes the long-term tobacco harm reduction opportunity.”
Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) will host a webcast of its business presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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