Will Altria’s Hike in Revenue Give These Top Institutional Shareholders A Reason To Celebrate?

Altria Group Inc.(NYSE:MO) reported their third quarter earnings per share of $0.58, which is in line with expectations, while revenues of $6.2 billion beat estimates by $1.8 billion. Revenues grew 1.1% on the back of the tobacco business which reflected better margins and higher market share. The company stands by its 2012 guidance for EPS in the range $2.19-$2.23 and boosts the value of their share repurchase program by $500 million.

Will Atria Group Inc.’s shareholders decrease their holdings? They reported owning a total of 74.835 million shares on 09/30/2012. The shares closed at $33.39 on 09/30/2012.

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Here are the ten largest positions in Altria Group Inc. at the end of September 30th, 2012.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. held 33,554,938 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $1,120,399,359. This brought the portfolio total to 0.41%.

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. held 4,192,777 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $139,996,821. This brought the portfolio total to 0.39%.

Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. Ltd. held 3,539,647 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $118,188,811. This brought the portfolio total to 0.46%.

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio held 3,086,355 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $103,053,392. This brought the portfolio total to 0.45%.

Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado held 2,441,244 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $81,513,136. This brought the portfolio total to 0.67%.

Gateway Investment Advisers LLC. held 1,819,367 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $60,748,663. This brought the portfolio total to 0.61%.

AGF Investments Inc. held 1,493,241 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $49,859,316. This brought the portfolio total to 0.59%.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co/NY. held 1,413,289 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $47,189,719. This brought the portfolio total to 0.41%.

Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. held 1,370,386 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $45,757,188. This brought the portfolio total to 0.49%.

Navellier & Associates Inc. held 1,254,360 shares on 09/30/2012 worth $41,883,080. This brought the portfolio total to 1.19%.

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