Altria Group (MO) Expected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) is expected to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 29th. Analysts expect Altria Group to announce earnings of $1.51 per share and revenue of $5.31 billion for the quarter. Altria Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.610-5.720 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.50 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $5.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.35 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.44 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Altria Group to post $5.67 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5.85 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Altria Group Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE MO opened at $73.45 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $69.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $68.47. Altria Group has a 1-year low of $54.70 and a 1-year high of $77.06. The firm has a market cap of $122.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.50 and a beta of 0.42.

Altria Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 9th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th were paid a $1.11 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. This is a boost from Altria Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%. Altria Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 93.67%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Altria Group news, Director Kathryn McQuade acquired 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $67.62 per share, with a total value of $101,430.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 114,929 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,771,498.98. This represents a 1.32% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Altria Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Altria Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Altria’s approximately 6% dividend yield and status as a “Dividend King” continue to attract income-focused investors. One analysis notes that 226 shares could generate roughly $1,000 in annual dividends and argues that the company’s low price-to-earnings ratio may limit downside. Dividend analysis
• Positive Sentiment: Previews for Altria’s third-quarter report anticipate sales and earnings growth, with higher pricing and continued momentum in nicotine pouches potentially offsetting lower cigarette volumes. This provides a near-term earnings catalyst, although the projections have not yet been confirmed by reported results. Altria Q3 earnings preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Sell-side analysts have assigned Altria a “Hold” rating, suggesting that its high yield and defensive tobacco cash flows are largely balanced by limited growth prospects and industry risks. Altria analyst rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street estimates for the quarter focus on key operating metrics beyond revenue and EPS, particularly pricing, shipment volumes, and nicotine-pouch performance. These figures will help determine whether Altria’s reduced combustible-tobacco volumes are being successfully replaced by newer products. Wall Street projections for Altria
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary on high-yield retirement stocks highlights the risk that Altria’s elevated payout reflects slow growth, regulatory pressure, and continuing declines in cigarette consumption. A disappointing earnings report or weaker nicotine-pouch trends could increase concerns about long-term dividend growth and valuation.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently commented on MO. BTIG Research started coverage on Altria Group in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Freedom Broker raised Altria Group to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Altria Group from $76.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Barclays lowered their price objective on Altria Group from $64.00 to $58.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Altria Group in a report on Monday, October 12th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $70.11.

Altria Group Company Profile

Altria Group, Inc is a U.S.-based consumer products company focused primarily on tobacco, nicotine and related products. Through its operating companies, Altria sells cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine products, and electronic vapor products.

Altria’s principal cigarette business is Philip Morris USA, whose portfolio includes Marlboro, Parliament and Virginia Slims. Its other major brands include Copenhagen and Skoal moist smokeless tobacco, Black & Mild cigars, on! nicotine pouches and NJOY electronic cigarettes.