Altria's pricing, margin gains and cash returns support earnings, but falling cigarette volumes and a premium to its median valuation keep the case balanced.

MO's Q2 earnings grow despite a miss, while a higher 2026 guidance floor puts more weight on pricing, margins and second-half execution.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its stake in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) by 2.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,549,406 shares of the company's stock after selling 379,736 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York

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Fifth Third Bancorp lessened its position in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) by 1.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 644,513 shares of the company's stock after selling 10,453 shares during the period. Fifth Third

Cascade Financial Partners LLC trimmed its position in shares of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) by 64.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,351 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,687 shares during the period. Cascade Financial

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Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC cut its stake in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) by 19.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 96,961 shares of the company's stock after selling 22,724 shares during the period. Altria

Elyxium Wealth LLC boosted its stake in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) by 144.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 14,264 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,423 shares during the period. Elyxium Wealth LLC's holdings