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Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Transcript

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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #Altria--Altria Presents as Part of the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference; Reaffirms 2026 Full-Year Earnings Guidance.

Altria Group, parent company of Philip Morris USA, has raised its dividend for 56 consecutive years. Besides holding Dividend King status, Altria also has the highest forward yield among stocks in this category.

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MO targets steady EPS growth in 2026, leaning on pricing power and buybacks as cigarette volumes slide and smoke-free bets scale.

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