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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.
Contact numbers for investor and media relations were provided.
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.
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has announced a 3.9% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.06 per share, up from the previous $1.02 per share. This marks the company's 60th dividend increase in 56 years.
The dividend will be paid on October 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025. The new annualized dividend rate is $4.24 per share, representing a 6.3% dividend yield based on the closing stock price of $67.58 on August 20, 2025. This increase aligns with Altria's progressive dividend goal targeting mid-single digits dividend growth annually through 2028.
Altria (NYSE:MO) reported Q2 2025 results and narrowed its full-year guidance. The company's Q2 revenues net of excise taxes increased 0.2% to $5.29B, while adjusted diluted EPS grew 8.3% to $1.44.
The company narrowed its 2025 full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.35-$5.45, representing growth of 3.0-5.0% from 2024. During the first half, Altria returned significant value to shareholders through $3.5B in dividends and $600M in share repurchases, with plans to complete the remaining $400M share repurchase authorization by year-end.
Performance was driven by strong results in the oral tobacco segment, particularly the on! product, while the smokeable products segment saw revenue declines due to lower shipment volumes, partially offset by higher pricing.
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has announced it will host a live audio webcast to discuss its 2025 second-quarter and first-half business results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its business results press release earlier the same day at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
CEO Billy Gifford and CFO Sal Mancuso will lead the discussion and address questions from the investment community and news media. The webcast will be available in listen-only mode through altria.com, with pre-event registration required.
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders where shareholders approved key measures including the election of 11 Board nominees, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor, and approval of executive compensation. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable on July 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2025.
Altria maintains a leading portfolio of tobacco products, including both combustible and smoke-free offerings through its subsidiaries Philip Morris USA, John Middleton Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. The company's Vision focuses on responsibly leading adult smokers' transition to smoke-free alternatives through its Moving Beyond Smoking™ initiative.
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