Company / Operating Margin
Altria Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
42.5%
FY2025
5-year range
41.1% / 46.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 67
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 67 Consumer Staples companies, Altria is in the top 3% for operating margin. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 31.1% in FY2016 to 46.8% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
42.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.6%. Ranks 2nd among 67 companies in Consumer Staples.
Declined from 44.4% to 42.5% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in Consumer StaplesTop 3% of 67This company 42.5% Sector average 10.4%
▼
+307.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 32.1pp above the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 37.9%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 42.5% | -9.1% |
| FY2024 | 46.8% | +5.3% |
| FY2023 | 44.4% | +6.9% |
| FY2022 | 41.6% | +1.1% |
| FY2021 | 41.1% | +14.4% |
| FY2020 | 35.9% | -4.2% |
| FY2019 | 37.5% | +4.4% |
| FY2018 | 35.9% | +9.3% |
| FY2017 | 32.9% | +5.8% |
| FY2016 | 31.1% | -5.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026