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Altria

Tobacco and nicotine products company

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Headquarters: Richmond, United States
Founded year: 1919
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Tobacco

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Latest news about Altria

In short: Altria raised its dividend, reported mixed Q2 2026 results with narrowed guidance, and expanded its smoke-free nicotine pouch portfolio.

Company announcements

September 2 Altria

Altria supports lawsuit challenging FDA tobacco review delays

Helix Innovations and NJOY filed the complaint to enforce statutory 180-day review timelines and remove unlawful market competition from unregulated foreign manufacturers.

August 28 Altria

Altria elects Steve Presley to its board of directors

The new director brings extensive leadership experience from Nestlé and Refresco. He will join compensation, innovation, and finance committees.

August 7 Altria

Altria obtains FDA authorization for four on! nicotine pouches

The FDA found the products contain lower levels of most harmful constituents than other oral and smokeless tobacco products, many too low to quantify.

August 6 Altria

Altria outlines its 2028 financial and operational enterprise goals

The company targets mid-single digit EPS growth, consistent dividend increases, and sustained tobacco market leadership despite e-vapor regulatory challenges.

Media coverage

September 10 Seeking Alpha

Altria: This Dividend King Needs Time To Consolidate (Rating Downgrade)

Altria is downgraded to Hold after reporting mixed FQ2 results and oral tobacco weakness. Click to read this analysis on MO.

September 2 Seeking Alpha

Altria leads consumer staples stocks with largest CapEx growth

Investors examine second-quarter earnings to identify rising capital expenditure trends among major retail and food corporations heading into 2026.

September 2 Reuters

Altria sues FDA over tobacco product review system

Marlboro-maker Altria on Wednesday sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, seeking ‌to force the agency to overhaul a product review process that tob...

August 31 Tobacco Reporter

Ruling Could End Reynolds' Vuse Alto Royalty Payments to Altria

The judge found that the Juul sublicense authorized Reynolds' continued use of the relevant patent rights, eliminating the basis for future infringement royalties.

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