Altria Gains 0.52 as 580M Volume Ranks 186th on Strong Q2 Earnings and Nicotine Pouch Surge

Altria (MO) rose 0.52% on August 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.58 billion, ranking 186th in market activity. The company reported Q2 2025 revenue of $5.29 billion, matching year-on-year levels, while adjusted EPS of $1.44 exceeded estimates by 4%. Operating margin expanded to 61.1% from 48% in the prior-year quarter, driven by robust performance in the oral tobacco segment.

Management highlighted strong growth in the on! nicotine pouch brand, which saw a 26.5% year-on-year increase in shipment volume and 7-point rise in brand awareness. Targeted marketing and digital engagement strategies contributed to the segment’s profit gains. The company also expanded its Basic discount cigarette brand to 30,000 additional stores, leveraging data analytics to maintain premium positioning for Marlboro while appealing to price-sensitive consumers.

Regulatory dynamics in the e-vapor sector and inflationary pressures remain key focus areas. CEO William Gifford emphasized disciplined pricing and supply chain flexibility, noting that tariff impacts on packaging costs were manageable. CFO Salvatore Mancuso reiterated confidence in the full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $5.40, aligning with analyst expectations despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

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