Altria Group, Inc. (MO)
Consumer Staples ยท Cigarettes
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers Altria Group, Inc. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Cigarettes. Sal Mancuso is its chief executive officer. The company reports 5,900 employees, and its corporate website is www.altria.com.
About Altria Group, Inc.
Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Horizon Innovations, and Helix Innovations. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria maintains the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the US with 40% share in 2025. Beyond its core business, it holds an 8% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and a 41% stake in cannabis manufacturer Cronos. In reduced-risk products, it acquired vaping company Njoy Holdings in 2023, operates a joint venture with Japan Tobacco in the heated tobacco category for the US, and sells the On brand in nicotine pouches.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 2,521 institutions reported holding MO, with 1.1 billion shares worth $76.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and Capital Group. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Altria Group, Inc. do?
Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Horizon Innovations, and Helix Innovations.
What sector is MO in?
SentiSense classifies Altria Group, Inc. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Cigarettes.
Where does MO stock trade?
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of Altria Group, Inc.?
Sal Mancuso is the chief executive officer of Altria Group, Inc..