Altria (MO) Stock This Week: CEO Succession, Dividend Update, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)
Altria Group closed at $58.75 on Dec. 12, up 1.1% for the week, despite broader market declines. The company announced CEO Billy Gifford will retire in May 2026, with CFO Sal Mancuso named as successor. Heather Newman will become CFO, receiving a $1.5 million RSU grant vesting in 2030. Shares remain 14% below their 52-week high.