
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) stock is off to a strong start in 2026, up more than 7.3%. However, MO stock was down nearly 3% in midday trading on Jan. 29, as the company’s earnings were flat year-over-year (YOY).
The setup heading into earnings was whether the company could shift investor sentiment about MO stock from a defensive income play to a revival story that could entice growth investors.