Welcome to our dedicated page for Altria Group news (Ticker: MO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Altria Group stock.
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) generates a steady flow of news through its financial results, product updates, capital allocation decisions and corporate governance actions. As a U.S. tobacco manufacturing company with both combustible and smoke-free products, Altria regularly issues press releases and files current reports that provide insight into its operations, portfolio and strategic direction.
Investors following MO news can expect detailed earnings announcements covering quarterly and year-to-date performance, including net revenues, earnings per share metrics and commentary on segment trends in smokeable and oral tobacco products. These releases often discuss factors affecting results, such as pricing, volume, special items, and the performance of brands like on! within the oral tobacco segment.
Altria’s news flow also highlights capital returns and financing activity. The company frequently announces regular quarterly dividends and dividend increases, as well as share repurchase activity and changes to its share repurchase program authorization. In addition, it discloses debt offerings and related agreements through press releases and Form 8-K filings, outlining new senior unsecured notes and credit facility amendments.
Corporate and strategic developments are another key news category. Altria reports on leadership and Board changes, including CEO succession plans, future appointments to executive roles and the planned retirement of directors. It also issues updates on its smoke-free strategy, such as product launches in oral nicotine pouches, regulatory submissions for heated tobacco sticks and collaboration agreements, including its memorandum of understanding with KT&G Corporation for modern oral and non-nicotine opportunities.
This MO news page helps readers track these disclosures in one place, from dividend declarations and webcast announcements to strategic partnerships and regulatory milestones. Regular review of Altria’s news can provide context for the company’s financial performance, portfolio evolution and governance decisions.
Altria (NYSE: MO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share, payable April 30, 2026. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2026, and the ex-dividend date is March 25, 2026.
Altria (NYSE: MO) presented at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference on February 18, 2026 and reaffirmed 2026 full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $5.56 to $5.72, implying 2.5%–5.5% growth from a $5.42 2025 base.
Guidance assumes H2-weighted EPS growth, planned contract-manufacturing investments, limited illicit-volume impact, and that NJOY ACE does not return to market in 2026. The range excludes certain income/expense items and has no GAAP reconciliation.
Altria (NYSE: MO) will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Orlando on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at ~1:00 p.m. ET. The presentation by CEO Billy Gifford and CFO Sal Mancuso will be webcast in listen-only mode and requires pre-event registration.
An archived copy will be available on altria.com after the event; registration directions are posted at www.altria.com/webcasts.
Altria (NYSE: MO) reported 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results and provided 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $5.56–$5.72, implying 2.5%–5.5% growth from a $5.42 2025 base. Full‑year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS was $5.42 (up 4.4%).
Key items: net revenues down modestly, $2.2 billion of 2025 impairments in e‑vapor, $7.0 billion dividends paid in 2025, $1.0 billion of share repurchases in 2025 and $1.0 billion remaining under the $2.0 billion program.
Altria (NYSE: MO) announced that CEO Billy Gifford will retire effective May 14, 2026 at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board elected Salvatore (Sal) Mancuso to succeed Gifford as CEO and elected Heather Newman as CFO, both effective May 14, 2026. Gifford will serve as a consultant through at least the end of 2026 to support a smooth transition. Sal has been Altria CFO and executive leader since 2020 and has more than three decades at the Altria family of companies; Heather has led strategy and growth since March 2022. The release reiterates Altria’s "Moving Beyond Smoking®" Vision and lists its operating subsidiaries and major equity investments.
Altria (NYSE: MO) announced its Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share. The dividend is payable on January 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2025. The ex-dividend date is December 26, 2025.
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Altria (NYSE: MO) will host a live audio webcast on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2025 third-quarter and nine-months results.
The company will issue a press release with results at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET the same day. Presenters will be Billy Gifford, CEO, and Sal Mancuso, CFO. The webcast is listen-only and requires pre-event registration; directions are posted at www.altria.com/webcasts. An archived copy will be available on altria.com. Investor and media contact numbers are provided for follow-up questions.
Altria (NYSE:MO) announced that director George Muñoz will retire after his current term and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, which Altria anticipates holding on May 14, 2026. Mr. Muñoz has served on the board since 2004 and currently chairs the Compensation and Talent Development Committee while serving on the Audit, Executive and Finance Committees. Altria thanked him for more than 20 years of service.
Company profile: Altria highlighted its tobacco and smoke-free portfolio, key subsidiaries and equity investments, and noted NJOY products with FDA marketing granted orders.
Altria (NYSE:MO) has entered into a non-binding Global Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KT&G Corporation to pursue long-term growth opportunities. The collaboration focuses on three key areas: modern oral nicotine products, non-nicotine products, and operational efficiency in traditional tobacco.
As part of the agreement, an Altria subsidiary will acquire an ownership stake in Another Snus Factory Stockholm AB (ASF), concurrent with KT&G's acquisition of the Nordic-based nicotine pouch company. Additionally, Altria will collaborate with KT&G's subsidiary, Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), to explore opportunities in the U.S. energy and wellness segment.