U.S. States Move to Expand Nicotine Excise Taxes in 2026 With the 2026 state legislative session in full swing, excise taxation on cigarettes, vaping products, nicotine pouches and other tobacco-related items has emerged as a central policy focus across the United States. Faced with persistent budget pressures and declining cigarette...
Scandinavian Tobacco: FY25 Results
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reports Weaker 2025 Results Amid Market Headwinds and Strategic Transition Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) reported weaker financial results for Q4 2025 and FY25, reflecting a combination of currency headwinds, weaker consumer sentiment in the United States, operational disruptions related to the rollout of a global ERP system,...
Scandinavian Tobacco: Dividend
March 2026: Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reduces Annual Dividend to kr.4.50 Scandinavian Tobacco Group proposes an ordinary dividend of kr.4.50 per share for 2026, corresponding to a 42% payout ratio. Compared with the kr.8.50 dividend paid in 2025, this represents a 47% reduction and the lowest dividend since the company’s IPO....