Capital International Inc. CA Trims Altria Group Holdings

Investment firm reduces stake in tobacco giant by nearly 25% in Q3

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

Capital International Inc. CA decreased its position in shares of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) by 24.8% in the third quarter, according to the company's recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 271,524 shares of the company's stock at the end of the reporting period, valued at $17.94 million.

Why it matters

Altria Group is one of the largest tobacco companies in the United States, and changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in investor sentiment around the stock. This reduction in holdings by a major investment firm could indicate broader concerns about the company's outlook or the tobacco industry in general.

The details

Capital International Inc. CA sold 89,318 shares of Altria Group during the third quarter, reducing its total stake to 271,524 shares. The firm cited unspecified reasons for the portfolio adjustment, which came as Altria's stock price hovered around $62-$70 per share during the period.

  • Capital International Inc. CA made the portfolio changes in the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Capital International Inc. CA

A major investment management firm that has held a sizable position in Altria Group.

Altria Group, Inc.

One of the largest tobacco companies in the United States, known for brands like Marlboro cigarettes.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This reduction in Altria Group holdings by a major institutional investor could signal broader concerns about the company's outlook or the tobacco industry's future, though the specific reasons behind the portfolio adjustment remain unclear.