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Original sourceALTRIA GROUP INC
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Latest price
$76.12
-1.88%
Alpha Vantage · 11/6/2026
One-year price history
Adjusted daily closes · 252 observations · as of Nov 6, 2026
1 month
+6.6%
3 months
+18.0%
6 months
+15.3%
1 year
+41.9%
Year to date
+38.4%
52-week range
$52.19 – $78.03
Fundamental snapshot
Latest reported period: Sep 30, 2026
Market cap
$126.62B
P/E
15.6
P/B
-56.9
P/S
5.4
Revenue
$23.52B
Net income
$8.12B
Diluted EPS
4.85
Gross margin
63.30%
Net margin
34.50%
Return on equity
-279.70%
Total debt
$24.06B
Cash
$2.7B
Free cash flow
$9.07B
Latest eight reported quarters
Reported quarterly values, newest first
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Gross margin | Net margin | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $6.13B | $2.52B | 64.30% | 41.10% | $3B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $6.11B | $2.3B | 62.50% | 37.60% | $662M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $5.43B | $2.18B | 64.60% | 40.20% | $2.23B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.85B | $1.12B | 62.10% | 19.10% | $3.18B |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $6.07B | $2.38B | 62.80% | 39.10% | $3.04B |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $6.1B | $2.38B | 63.10% | 39.00% | $173M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $5.26B | $1.08B | 61.80% | 20.50% | $2.68B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $5.97B | $3.04B | 60.30% | 50.90% | $3.29B |
Reported figures can reflect company reporting conventions, restatements, or sector-specific accounting. Verify against filings before relying on a valuation comparison.
Recent MO news
All market newsThermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) has approved a new $5 billion share repurchase authorization. This new program will replace the previous buyback authorization, which had approximately $1 billion remaining. The announcement indicates a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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Original sourceLisa P. Britt, an officer at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO), has proposed selling 2,831 common shares with an aggregate market value of nearly $2 million. The sale is scheduled for approximately October 28, 2026, through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on the NYSE. Britt had previously sold a significant number of shares in August 2026, totaling over $10 million.
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