MO: Financial results · Other company developments

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 29, 2026, Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document. Item 8.01. Other Events. On October 28, 2026, Altria’s Board of Directors (“Board”) authorized the expansion of Altria’s existing share repurchase program by $1 billion. The expanded share repurchase program expires on December 31, 2027. Share repurchases depend on marketplace conditions and other factors, and the program remains subject to the discretion of the Board. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 99.1 Altria Group, Inc. Press Release, dated October 29 , 2026 (furnished under Item 2.02) 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101) 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ALTRIA GROUP, INC. By: /s/ MARY C. BIGELOW Name: Mary C. Bigelow Title