Is Altria Group Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is a major consumer goods company that focuses on tobacco products. Its portfolio includes Marlboro, which ranks among the world’s best-selling cigarette brands. The company’s offerings also extend to smokeless tobacco, wines, and alternative nicotine ventures. Altria’s market capitalization is about $97.7 billion, which places it firmly in the “large-cap” bracket – companies that are valued at $10 billion or more. The company’s size and reach h ...