Altria Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based tobacco company with a heritage spanning more than 200 years. It holds an undisputed market leadership position in the American tobacco industry and is a FORTUNE 500 corporation headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
The company's portfolio includes traditional cigarettes through Philip Morris USA, smokeless tobacco from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and cigars from John Middleton. Altria is also expanding into smoke-free categories, including e-vapor products and modern oral nicotine pouches, alongside diversification into alcohol and cannabis.
Altria describes its current strategic direction as a transformative journey called "Moving Beyond Smoking," with a stated focus on evidence-based tobacco harm reduction through scientific research and innovation. The company is adapting its portfolio to meet changing consumer preferences.
