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Altria's Q4 Earnings: Margin Squeeze Overshadows Sales Beat as Illicit Vape Market Looms Large

Altria Group's fourth-quarter earnings revealed a troubling divergence: solid revenue growth paired with a sharp contraction in operating margins. While sales exceeded expectations, investor sentiment turned negative as the tobacco giant grapples with heavy manufacturing investments and an escalating threat from the unregulated e-vapor market.

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Altria's Rally: Has the Tobacco Giant's Run Left Value on the Table?

Despite a powerful multi-year surge, a deep dive into Altria Group's valuation suggests its shares may still be trading at a significant discount. We analyze the DCF and P/E metrics behind the numbers and what they mean for investors eyeing the stock after its 120% five-year climb.

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Altria's Q4: Revenue Surge Overshadowed by Profit Squeeze as Smokeless Push Accelerates

Altria Group (MO) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by its core tobacco brands and oral nicotine products, but saw its shares fall as profit margins contracted sharply. The company is betting on a national rollout of its ON! Plus pouches and manufacturing upgrades to fuel its smoke-free future.

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Altria Navigates Smoke-Free Shift Amid Illicit Vape Headwinds, Posts Steady Growth

Altria Group reported adjusted earnings growth and robust shareholder returns for 2025, even as it grapples with a rapidly transforming nicotine market dominated by illicit flavored vapes and intense competition in oral tobacco.