Altria Group (MO) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) will likely be releasing its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 30th. Analysts expect Altria Group to post earnings of $1.25 per share and revenue of $4.5782 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.32 by ($0.02). Altria Group had a net margin of 29.84% and a negative return on equity of 287.61%. The company had revenue of $5.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.02 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.30 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Altria Group to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Altria Group Price Performance

Shares of MO opened at $66.01 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $110.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.06, a PEG ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a 50-day moving average of $66.55 and a 200 day moving average of $62.57. Altria Group has a 1-year low of $54.70 and a 1-year high of $70.51.

Altria Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 25th will be given a dividend of $1.06 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 25th. This represents a $4.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.4%. Altria Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 103.16%.

Altria Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Altria announced a multi‑pronged reinvestment program for growers, communities, employees and its brands — a reputational and supply‑chain move that supports long‑term brand equity and stability. Altria Celebrates America by Investing in Our Growers, Communities, Employees and Iconic Brands
• Positive Sentiment: Small institutional buying was reported (Brindle & Bay added a new ~12.6k‑share position), indicating modest outside interest from money managers. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors LLC Invests $728,000 in Altria Group, Inc.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews (Zacks/Yahoo) expect modest Q1 results: pricing and cost control should offset declines in smokeable volumes, so results may be steady but not a major beat. That makes the upcoming quarter a near‑term event rather than a clear positive catalyst. Altria Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Essential Insights for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimate rundowns and outlook pieces provide detail on key metrics but do not point to a clear beat‑or‑miss consensus ahead of the April earnings release, keeping volatility possible. Unveiling Altria (MO) Q1 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain a concern: last reported quarter showed a slight EPS miss and year‑over‑year revenue pressure, with smokeable product volumes still trending down — factors that cap upside until Q1 results provide clearer direction.

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Charles N. Whitaker sold 27,908 shares of Altria Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.57, for a total value of $1,885,743.56. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 180,869 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,221,318.33. The trade was a 13.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Altria Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Miller Capital Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Altria Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Quattro Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Altria Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Gould Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Altria Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, WFA of San Diego LLC purchased a new position in shares of Altria Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.41% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have commented on MO shares. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Altria Group from $67.00 to $74.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on shares of Altria Group from $72.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Altria Group from $57.00 to $63.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Altria Group from $72.00 to $73.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Altria Group from $57.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $65.88.

Altria Group Company Profile

Altria Group, Inc (NYSE: MO) is a U.S.-based consumer goods company whose principal business is the manufacture and sale of tobacco products. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company’s operations are focused primarily on the U.S. market and include the production, marketing and distribution of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and cigars. Its flagship cigarette franchise in the United States is sold through its operating subsidiaries and is among the most recognizable cigarette brands in the country.

Altria’s principal operating businesses include Philip Morris USA (cigarettes), U.S.