Altria Q1 adjusted EPS rises 7.3% to $1.32; full-year guidance reaffirmed
Altria reported first-quarter 2026 net revenues of $5.4 billion, up 3.2%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.32, up 7.3%. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $5.56 to $5.72, while noting moderated e-vapor industry growth and increased macroeconomic uncertainty for adult nicotine consumers.
Key points
- Net revenues rose 3.2% to $5.4 billion; reported diluted EPS was $1.30 versus $0.63 a year earlier
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose 7.3% to $1.32, helped by higher adjusted operating companies income and fewer shares outstanding
- Repurchased 4.5 million shares for $280 million in the quarter; $720 million remained under the $2 billion program as of March 31, 2026
- Marlboro retail share of the total cigarette category was 39.7%, down 1.4 share points from a year earlier
The filing
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