Altria Group is a leading company in the tobacco and consumer goods industry, primarily known for its extensive portfolio of cigarette brands, including Marlboro. The company engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of various tobacco products and related offerings. Beyond traditional tobacco, Altria has been expanding its focus on smoke-free alternatives, such as e-vapor products and heated tobacco devices, as part of its strategy to adapt to changing consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes. Additionally, Altria is involved in wine production and has made investments in cannabis and other non-tobacco businesses, reflecting a commitment to diversifying its product range and engaging with emerging markets. Read More
Altria’s fourth quarter results drew a negative market reaction, largely due to a pronounced decline in operating margin despite surpassing sales expectations. Management pointed to increased investments in manufacturing capabilities and ongoing pressure from illicit e-vapor products as key factors impacting profitability. CEO Billy Gifford noted that, while the company achieved meaningful milestones in its smoke-free portfolio, “the proliferation of illicit flavored disposable e-vapor products evading regulatory process… jeopardizes the long-term tobacco harm reduction opportunity.”
Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) will host a webcast of its business presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Tobacco company Altria (NYSE:MO) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.5% year on year to $5.85 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 1.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Tobacco company Altria (NYSE:MO) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.5% year on year to $5.85 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 1.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today reports our 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year business results and provides our guidance for 2026 full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS).
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Altria (NYSE:MO) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.
While long-term growth is limited, the current valuation implies a level of pessimism that understates the company’s resilience, pricing power, and shareholder-return capacity.
