Altria Group, Inc. (MO)
NYSE • Consumer Defensive
February 17, 2026 at 21:00 UTC
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Altria Group, Inc. is a consumer goods company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of tobacco and nicotine products in the United States. Its portfolio includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches, along with equity investments in adjacent categories such as alcohol and reduced-risk alternatives. Altria’s brands are distributed through wholesale and retail channels nationwide, reaching millions of adult consumers. The company focuses on regulatory compliance, harm reduction initiatives, and product development to address changing consumer preferences. Positioned within the consumer staples sector, Altria plays a longstanding role in the U.S. tobacco industry and continues to adapt to evolving market dynamics.
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Altria Group, Inc.'s Technical Indicators Summary
MO is displaying a bullish trend supported by strong momentum and solid price positioning above key moving averages. The ADX near 25 indicates a strengthening trend, while momentum indicators like the CCI and MACD reinforce positive buying pressure. The current price comfortably exceeds both short- and long-term moving averages, including the 200-day SMA, confirming sustained upward momentum. Although volatility remains moderate as reflected by the ATR, volume trends via OBV suggest steady accumulation. Some oscillators hint at short-term caution, but overall technical signals align with a robust bullish stance. The technical takeaway is that MO maintains upward momentum within a strengthening trend environment.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
RSI (14) | 68.14 |
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 97.34 |
CCI (20) | 169.73 |
WPR (14) | -2.49 |
Momentum (10) | 4.45 |
MFI | 57.87 |
MACD Level (12, 26) | 0.53 |
Bollinger Bands | $54.29 - $62.10 |
ATR (14) | $1.05 (1.69%) |
ADX (14) | 25.01 |
OBV | 177,518,900 |
Simple Moving Averages | $58.19 - $61.50(5 indicators) |
Exponential Moving Averages | $58.74 - $59.95(5 indicators) |
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By the close, options positioning in MO remained neutral, with a put/call ratio at 0.97. The session ended with a mild shift in volatility expectations, as VIX moved -4.53%. MO is flat amid mixed sector headlines and recent shifts in options positioning, with no clear specific driver today.
Price Change
from $67.25 close
-$0.71
Trading Volume
Below avg (10.7M)
6.5M
vs S&P 500 Today
Underperforming Market
-0.86%
52-Week Position
Upper range
87.2%
Updated: February 17, 2026 at 21:07 UTC
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