What Are Altria's Strategies For Long-Term Growth?

Altria has an outstanding track record for creating value for its shareholders. For example, the company has boosted dividends for 46 years consecutively, after accounting for the impact of spin-offs. During the period 2010 to 2015, Altria produced adjusted diluted earnings per share growth at a compounded annual rate of ~8.1% and total shareholder returns of 204%, more than double the return of the S&P 500. Its tobacco operating companies have leading positions in the most profitable tobacco ca...