Altria’s Dividend Surge and Strategic Pivot Beyond Cigarettes

Altria Group, the parent company of Marlboro, is charting a new course for growth with a significant dividend increase and a strategic focus that moves beyond its traditional cigarette business. The company is making substantial progress in the oral tobacco category, attempting to transform its identity in a market often perceived as being in terminal decline.

Demonstrating a robust commitment to shareholder returns, Altria’s board has authorized a Read more...