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$MO

Altria Group, Inc.

XNYSConsumer StaplesCigarettes

$68.67+0.34%+$0.2300Prev $68.44LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is MO up today? It is at $68.67 (+0.34%), and our scanner flagged it 64 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment MO spikes, and full due diligence on MO — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$68.67
Change today
+0.34%
Previous close
$68.44
52-week range
$54.70 – $77.06
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$114.28B
Dividend yield
6.20% ($4.24)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
1.67B
SEC 10-Q · Jul 30, 2026
Institutional own.
72.29%
Total held
72.3%
Tradeable float
462.7M
28% of shares · after 72% institutions
Short interest
53.1M
▲ +3% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
11.5%
Days to cover
8.6d
Avg daily volume
9.0M
Classification
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Cigarettes
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.3x
1h
0.3x
1D
0.0x

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Why is $MO moving today?

Here is the latest on MO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $MO moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusBuy10 analysts
Avg target $72.38(+5% upside)
Range $59 – $82
4 buy5 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

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Insiders

Insiders buying10 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (24/14 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Strahlman Ellen R
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 7.4%25K$145K
at $72.56
May 26, 26
Kelly Ennis Debra J
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-6Ksold 7.3%74K$418K
at $72.25
May 26, 26
Mcquade Kathryn B.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+5Kadded 4.3%112Kn/aMay 14, 26
Yzaguirre Mario Max
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 15%20Kn/aMay 14, 26
Shanks Virginia E
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 5.5%49Kn/aMay 14, 26
Davis Robert Matthews
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 17%18Kn/aMay 14, 26
Kelly Ennis Debra J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 3.3%80Kn/aMay 14, 26
Connelly Marjorie Mary
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 15%20Kn/aMay 14, 26
Stoddart Richard S
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 75%6Kn/aMay 14, 26
Clarke Ian L.T.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 16%19Kn/aMay 14, 26
Strahlman Ellen R
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 10%27Kn/aMay 14, 26
Mancuso Salvatore
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+41Kadded 14%321Kn/aMay 13, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$MO Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish70Bullish
📰 News: 5 bull · 1 bearToday: +0.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$MO Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 17h ago +0.4% vs EMA
MO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.44% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $68.42
Alert· 17h ago +0.4% vs EMA
MO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.44% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $68.42
Alert· 17h ago +0.2% vs EMA
MO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.20% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $68.42
Alert· 17h ago +0.2% vs EMA
MO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.20% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $68.42
Alert· 22h ago -0.4% vs EMA
$MO near 200 EMA: -0.41% from 200 EMA at 11:25 AM ET
at $67.75
Alert· 22h ago 15.1× RVOL
MO hit 15.087x RVOL at 11:25 AM ET
at $67.75
Alert· 23h ago 5.3× RVOL
MO hit 5.280x RVOL at 10:46 AM ET
at $67.99
Alert· 1d ago 2.6× RVOL
MO hit 2.594x RVOL at 3:09 PM ET
at $68.11
Alert· 1d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$MO near 200 EMA: -0.52% from 200 EMA at 11:18 AM ET
at $67.63
Alert· 1d ago 11.1× RVOL
MO hit 11.143x RVOL at 11:18 AM ET
at $67.63
Alert· 1d ago 17.3× RVOL
MO hit 17.308x RVOL at 10:44 AM ET
at $67.70
Alert· 1d ago 3.8× RVOL
MO hit 3.821x RVOL at 10:38 AM ET
at $67.98
Alert· 1d ago 3.0× RVOL
MO hit 2.947x RVOL at 10:05 AM ET
at $68.01
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
MO hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:34 PM ET
at $68.26
Alert· 2d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$MO near 200 EMA: -0.14% from 200 EMA at 1:01 PM ET
at $68.20
Alert· 2d ago 46.5× RVOL
MO hit 46.452x RVOL at 1:01 PM ET
at $68.20
Alert· 2d ago 4.2× RVOL
MO hit 4.241x RVOL at 10:56 AM ET
at $67.87
Alert· 3d ago 12.1× RVOL
MO hit 12.075x RVOL at 9:45 AM ET
at $68.01
Alert· 3d ago 3.8× RVOL
MO hit 3.764x RVOL at 9:38 AM ET
at $68.39
Alert· 3d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$MO near 200 EMA: -0.48% from 200 EMA at 5:53 AM ET
at $68.34
Alert· 3d ago 7.0× RVOL
MO hit 7.045x RVOL at 5:53 AM ET
at $68.34
Alert· 5d ago +0.8% vs EMA
$MO near 200 EMA: +0.83% from 200 EMA at 12:07 PM ET
at $69.44
Alert· 5d ago 6.3× RVOL
MO hit 6.327x RVOL at 12:07 PM ET
at $69.44
Alert· 5d ago +1.6% vs EMA
$MO near 200 EMA: +1.57% from 200 EMA at 11:21 AM ET
at $69.64
Alert· 5d ago 4.0× RVOL
MO hit 3.966x RVOL at 11:21 AM ET
at $69.64
News· The Motley Fool· 6d ago Bearish
Why Altria Stock Is Sinking Today
News· SEC EDGAR· 7d ago
ALTRIA GROUP, INC. filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 7d ago
ALTRIA GROUP, INC.: Altria Reports 2026 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results;
News· The Motley Fool· 11d ago Bullish
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News· The Motley Fool· 25d ago Bullish
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News· The Motley Fool· 27d ago Bullish
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News· The Motley Fool· 27d ago Bullish
Altria vs. Turning Point Brands: Which Tobacco Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
News· The Motley Fool· 30d ago Bullish
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MO stock FAQ

Why is $MO moving today?

Here is the latest on MO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the MO stock price today?

MO last traded at $68.67, up 0.34% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does MO pay a dividend?

Yes. MO currently has a dividend yield of about 6.20% ($4.24 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live MO alerts?

The MO Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MO 64 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is MO on?

MO (Altria Group, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $114.28B in the CIGARETTES sector.

Is MO good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MO for yourself. This is not investment advice.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.