11 Most Profitable Companies In America in 2017

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10. Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) – $14.24 billion

Tobacco giant Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) is next on our list of most profitable companies in America in 2017, having pulled in $14.24 billion in net income in 2016, despite cigarette shipments declining by 2.5% last year. Rising prices continue to help offset modest declines in cigarette sales. Altria Group’s Marlboro remains the dominant cigarette brand in the U.S, with market share of 44%, while Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) has 51% share of the overall U.S market.

11 Most Profitable Companies In America in 2017

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