Altria Group Director Kathryn B. McQuade Purchases $101K in Common Stock

Insider Transaction Overview

On September 9, 2026, Kathryn B. McQuade, a Director at Altria Group, Inc. ($MO), executed an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock at a price of $67.62 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $101,430.00.

Ownership Impact

• Shares Acquired: 1,500
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 114,929 direct shares (which includes 110,345 deferred shares held in the Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, encompassing dividend reinvestments).
• Additional Holdings: 10,601 phantom stock units held in the Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Key Takeaways

• Open Market Purchase (Code P): Direct purchases using personal capital by directors provide an aligned, positive signal regarding management and board confidence in the company's valuation and outlook.
• Significance Level: Medium, as it reflects an active open-market cash commitment of over $100K by a board member.