Tobacco Giant Altria Attracts Major Investor Interest Amid Strategic Shift

While numerous investors continue to distance themselves from traditional tobacco equities, a notable counter-trend is emerging within institutional circles. Altria Group, the U.S. tobacco behemoth, is currently witnessing significant accumulation by major investment firms, signaling a potential reassessment of the sector’s prospects. Is the supposedly declining industry poised for an unexpected revival?

Altria is aggressively working to restore investor confidence through substantial capital returns. The corporation has significantly enlarged its share repurchase initiative to a considerable $2 billion—sufficient to retire nearly 1.9 percent of its outstanding shares from the market. Concurrently, the board authorized a 3.9 percent increase in the quarterly dividend, elevating it to $1.06 per share.

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