Altria (MO) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
MO rises 1.0% to $73.84, a 1-month high. Closed at $73.84, +0.97% vs the prior close of $73.13. Day range $73.50–$75.74, opened at $74.50.
MO daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 15, 2026 — MO rises 1.0% to $73.84, a 1-month high
- Closed at $73.84, +0.97% vs the prior close of $73.13. Day range $73.50–$75.74, opened at $74.50.
- Volume was 10.87M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 8.44M.
- Price is +7.8% vs its 50-day average ($68.48) and +8.7% vs its 200-day average ($67.93).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 86% of that range, 4.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MO rises 2.2% to $73.13, a 1-month high
- Closed at $73.13, +2.19% vs the prior close of $71.56. Day range $72.15–$73.17, opened at $72.37.
- Volume was 6.79M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 8.51M.
- Price is +7.0% vs its 50-day average ($68.37) and +7.8% vs its 200-day average ($67.85).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 82% of that range, 5.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — MO ends flat (-0.1%) to $71.56
- Closed at $71.56, -0.14% vs the prior close of $71.66. Day range $71.14–$72.35, opened at $72.22.
- Volume was 7.10M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 8.57M.
- Price is +4.8% vs its 50-day average ($68.27) and +5.6% vs its 200-day average ($67.77).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 75% of that range, 7.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MO ends flat (-0.0%) to $71.66
- Closed at $71.66, -0.03% vs the prior close of $71.68. Day range $71.16–$72.18, opened at $71.84.
- Volume was 5.98M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 8.67M.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($68.20) and +5.8% vs its 200-day average ($67.70).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 7.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MO rises 0.4% to $71.68, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $71.68, +0.36% vs the prior close of $71.42. Day range $71.22–$71.95, opened at $71.43.
- Volume was 8.38M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 8.93M.
- Price is +5.2% vs its 50-day average ($68.14) and +6.0% vs its 200-day average ($67.64).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 7.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 8, 2026 — MO rises 2.9% to $71.42, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $71.42, +2.94% vs the prior close of $69.38. Day range $70.00–$71.84, opened at $70.00.
- Volume was 11.65M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 8.87M.
- Price is +4.9% vs its 50-day average ($68.06) and +5.7% vs its 200-day average ($67.57).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 75% of that range, 7.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — MO rises 1.2% to $69.38, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $69.38, +1.21% vs the prior close of $68.55. Day range $68.74–$69.62, opened at $69.08.
- Volume was 6.96M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 8.94M.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($68.13) and +2.8% vs its 200-day average ($67.51).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 10.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — MO rises 1.0% to $68.55, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $68.55, +0.99% vs the prior close of $67.88. Day range $67.60–$68.79, opened at $67.70.
- Volume was 6.83M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 8.93M.
- Price is +0.5% vs its 50-day average ($68.24) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($67.45).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — MO rises 0.8% to $67.88
- Closed at $67.88, +0.79% vs the prior close of $67.35. Day range $65.78–$68.03, opened at $67.14.
- Volume was 9.27M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 8.84M.
- Price is -0.7% vs its 50-day average ($68.33) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($67.41).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 11.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MO rises 0.6% to $67.35
- Closed at $67.35, +0.60% vs the prior close of $66.95. Day range $66.59–$67.45, opened at $66.90.
- Volume was 6.61M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 8.85M.
- Price is -1.6% vs its 50-day average ($68.43) and -0.0% vs its 200-day average ($67.36).
- 52-week range $54.70–$77.06; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade MO
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Jan 29, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.82% (largest 2.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 7.83M shares (≈$578.13M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $73.84 vs a range of $54.70–$77.06 (86% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 15, 2026 ($1.11/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 3 sales; latest: Kathryn B. Mcquade bought 1,500 shares on Sep 9, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 9, 2026; 8-K Aug 28, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 1.67B shares outstanding (Jul 22, 2026), -0.6% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Cigarettes.
MO market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 74.50 | 75.74 | 73.50 | 73.84 | 10.87M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 72.37 | 73.17 | 72.15 | 73.13 | 6.79M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 72.22 | 72.35 | 71.14 | 71.56 | 7.10M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 71.84 | 72.18 | 71.16 | 71.66 | 5.98M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 71.43 | 71.95 | 71.22 | 71.68 | 8.38M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 70.00 | 71.84 | 70.00 | 71.42 | 11.65M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 69.08 | 69.62 | 68.74 | 69.38 | 6.96M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 67.70 | 68.79 | 67.60 | 68.55 | 6.83M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 67.14 | 68.03 | 65.78 | 67.88 | 9.27M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 66.90 | 67.45 | 66.59 | 67.35 | 6.61M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 67.48 | 67.50 | 66.43 | 66.95 | 5.94M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 68.90 | 69.08 | 66.91 | 67.34 | 7.57M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 68.35 | 68.92 | 67.97 | 68.72 | 6.86M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 69.00 | 69.60 | 68.68 | 69.13 | 5.97M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 68.50 | 68.84 | 68.06 | 68.82 | 5.16M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 69.50 | 70.29 | 68.84 | 68.88 | 7.38M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 68.58 | 69.55 | 68.43 | 68.95 | 9.57M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 68.76 | 69.03 | 68.22 | 68.64 | 5.33M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 69.50 | 69.54 | 68.45 | 68.53 | 8.02M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 69.34 | 69.98 | 68.62 | 69.52 | 14.35M |
About Altria
Altria (MO) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Cigarettes”. Its business address is in RICHMOND, VA. State of incorporation: VA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 764180.
MO board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Ian L.T. Clarke | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Marjorie Mary Connelly | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Robert Matthews Davis | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| William F. Jr. Gifford | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Ennis Debra J Kelly | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| George Munoz | Director | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Salvatore Mancuso | Chief Executive Officer | May 15, 2026 |
| Kathryn B. Mcquade | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Steven W. Presley | Director | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Virginia E Shanks | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Richard S Stoddart | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Ellen R Strahlman | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Mario Max Yzaguirre | Director | May 18, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jody L Begley | EVP and COO | Mar 2, 2026 |
| William F. Jr. Gifford | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Salvatore Mancuso | Chief Executive Officer | May 15, 2026 |
| Robert A. Iii Mccarter | EVP & General Counsel | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Heather A. Newman | SVP, Ch.Strategy & Growth Off | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Katie F Patterson | Vice President and Controller | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Charles N. Whitaker | SVP, Chief HR Off. & CCO | Mar 9, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Kathryn B. Mcquade | Buy | 1,500 | $67.62 |
| May 26, 2026 | Ellen R Strahlman | Sale | 2,000 | $72.56 |
| May 26, 2026 | Ennis Debra J Kelly | Sale | 5,790 | $72.25 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Charles N. Whitaker | Sale | 27,908 | $67.57 |
MO financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $23.28B | $6.95B | 4.12 | $9.29B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $24.02B | $11.26B | 6.54 | $8.75B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $24.48B | $8.13B | 4.57 | $9.29B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $25.10B | $5.76B | 3.19 | $8.26B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $26.01B | $2.48B | 1.34 | $8.40B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $33.37B, total liabilities $35.99B, cash $2.37B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MO earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $67.94 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $72.65 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $59.76 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $57.13 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.50 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $58.77 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $51.54 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $54.46 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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