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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

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Latest news about Altria

In short: Altria underwent a leadership transition as Sal Mancuso became CEO, while the company reported strong earnings and expanded its smoke-free portfolio.

Company announcements

May 21 Altria

Altria subsidiary USSTC plans to modernize manufacturing through facility relocation

The Nashville plant will close by 2028, with production moving to a new modern facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, reducing fixed costs.

May 14 Altria

Altria's CEO Billy Gifford retires after decades

He steps down after leading the company and is thanked for his contributions.

May 14 Altria

Altria holds 2026 annual meeting and declares quarterly dividend

Sal Mancuso succeeds Billy Gifford as CEO, and a dividend of $1.06 per share is declared.

May 8 Altria

Altria establishes endowed faculty positions at two universities

This $4 million investment supports agricultural research, extension work, and future leaders at University of Kentucky and Virginia Tech.

Media coverage

Yesterday MarketBeat

London Co. of Virginia Sells 112,842 Shares of Altria Group, Inc. $MO

London Co. of Virginia lowered its position in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO - Free Report) by 2.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most...

Yesterday Simply Wall St

Altria Group (MO) Stock Could Be 7.2% Overvalued After Share Price Dip And Insider Selling - Simply Wall St News

Altria Group (MO) is back in focus after a 3.3% share price decline, sparked by commentary that the stock trades above estimated intrinsic value and...

June 16 AD HOC NEWS

Altria Group Inc. Stock (US02209S1033): Q1 2026 earnings in focus after resilient margin performance

Altria Group's stock is back in focus as investors digest stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results, including 5% revenue growth, 7% higher operating income and a 62...

June 11 The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump bought tobacco stocks and raked in industry donations as FDA eased standards

President Donald Trump, who once declared he had “saved” flavored vapes, grew his stock holdings thi...

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