Altria EVP Begley granted 22,448 MO shares

Altria Group executive Jody L. Begley reported an equity award that increases his holdings in the company.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Altria Group executive Jody L. Begley reported an equity award that increases his holdings in the company. On February 25, 2026, he acquired 22,448 shares of Altria common stock as a grant or award, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, under the company’s equity compensation plans.

After this grant, Begley directly owns 313,227 common shares, which the filing notes includes 129,631 restricted stock units. He also indirectly holds 50,779 shares through the Altria Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan. The filing reflects compensation-related share accumulation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 22,448 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Begley Jody L

Role EVP and COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	22,448	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 313,227 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 50,779 shares (Indirect, DPS)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Restricted Stock Units awarded in accordance with the terms of the Issuer's equity compensation plans.
2. F2. Total includes 129,631 Restricted Stock Units.
3. F3. Shares held in the Altria Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan.

FAQ

What did Altria (MO) executive Jody L. Begley report on this Form 4?

Jody L. Begley reported receiving a grant of 22,448 shares of Altria common stock. The award was made under Altria’s equity compensation plans and reflects non-cash compensation rather than an open-market transaction, increasing his reported direct ownership stake in the company.

How many Altria (MO) shares does Jody L. Begley own after this transaction?

After the award, Jody L. Begley directly owns 313,227 Altria common shares. This figure includes 129,631 restricted stock units. He also indirectly holds 50,779 additional shares through the Altria Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan, according to the ownership details in the Form 4 filing.

Was Jody L. Begley buying or selling Altria (MO) stock in the market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buying or selling by Jody L. Begley. Instead, he acquired 22,448 shares through a grant or award classified under code A, meaning it is an equity compensation transaction rather than a discretionary purchase or sale in the market.

What type of equity did Jody L. Begley receive from Altria (MO)?

The footnotes state that the award consists of restricted stock units granted under Altria’s equity compensation plans. These units are a form of stock-based compensation that typically vest over time, aligning the executive’s interests with long-term company performance and shareholder value.

What does the indirect ownership in Altria (MO) represent for Jody L. Begley?

Begley’s indirect ownership of 50,779 Altria shares is held in the Altria Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan. This plan-based holding is reported separately from his direct ownership, indicating retirement or deferred compensation-related interests rather than shares held directly in a personal brokerage account.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/27/2026 - 01:07 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Begley Jody L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6601 W BROAD ST

(Street)

RICHMOND VA 23230

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALTRIA GROUP, INC. [ MO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		22,448(1)	A	$0	313,227(2)	D
Common Stock								50,779	I	DPS(3)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units awarded in accordance with the terms of the Issuer's equity compensation plans.

2. Total includes 129,631 Restricted Stock Units.

3. Shares held in the Altria Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan.

Remarks:

	Mary C. Bigelow for Jody L. Begley	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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