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Competition and Market Position

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. · 2026-09-29 · Importance 10 · Surprise 6

Altria remains focused on the United States, with traditional cigarettes and oral tobacco forming its core nicotine portfolio. The company is investing in newer nicotine formats but faces declining cigarette volumes and regulatory issues. Philip Morris International has a more globally diversified portfolio centered on smoke-free products, including IQOS, ZYN, and VEEV, and is described as having stronger projected earnings growth and stock performance.

Key facts

• Altria Group stock traded at EUR 60.56 in after-hours on September 29, 2026, marking a 0.25 percent decrease from its prior close. source
• The after-hours drop was EUR 0.15 from the prior close. source
• Altria focuses on the U.S. market with traditional cigarettes and oral tobacco. source
• Altria Group, Inc. was listed among the key holdings of the GQG US Equity ETF (GQGU) as of June 30, 2026. source