Background and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Shares Repurchased

For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, Altria Group, Inc.’s total share repurchase activity was as follows:

	2014		2013		2012
	(in millions, except per share data)
Total number of shares repurchased	22.5		16.7		34.9
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased	$	939	$	600	$	1,116
Average price per share of shares repurchased	$	41.79	$	36.05	$	32.00