Altria Q3 adjusted EPS rises 4.8%, beats analyst estimates

Overview

• US tobacco seller's Q3 net revenue grew 1.0% yr/yr, mainly from smokeable products

• Adjusted diluted EPS rose 4.8% and beat analyst expectations

• Company expanded share repurchase program by $1 bln, now expires December 2027

Outlook

• Altria raises 2026 full-year adj diluted EPS guidance to $5.66-$5.74

• Company expects moderated e-vapor growth and macroeconomic uncertainty to impact 2026 results

• 2026 EPS guidance excludes impacts from special items such as litigation and restructuring

Result Drivers

• SMOKEABLE PRODUCTS PRICING - Co said higher pricing in smokeable products drove revenue growth

• DISCOUNT BRAND GAINS - Basic brand continued to gain share in discount segment, per CEO Sal Mancuso

• NICOTINE POUCH EXPANSION - Co said Helix expanded on! PLUS nicotine pouch offerings with new flavors and strengths

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 3 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the tobacco peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Altria Group Inc is $71.00, about 2.7% below its October 28 closing price of $72.99

• The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago

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