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Altria

Altria Group, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates through the following segments: Smokeable Products, Oral tobacco products, and Wine. The Smokeable Products segment consists of cigarettes manufactured and sold by PM USA and machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco manufactured and sold by Middleton. The Oral tobacco products segment is primarily moist smokeless tobacco products (MSTs) through brands like Copenhagen and Skoal as well as on! oral nicotine pouches sold by Helix. The Wine segment, through subsidiary Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ltd, produces Washington State wines, primarily Chateau Ste. Michelle and 14 Hands, and owns wineries in or distributes wines from several other wine regions. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

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Altria reports robust Q4 earnings, focuses on innovation and growth

Altria's Q4 2022 performance reflects resilience amidst industry challenges, with a focus on innovation and shareholder returns. The company's strategic initiatives in smoke-free products and digital engagement underscore its commitment to long-term growth and harm reduction.

Altria reports resilient Q1 performance amid industry challenges and opportunities

Altria's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted strong performance amidst industry challenges, emphasizing harm reduction and regulatory compliance. The company faces hurdles from inflation, regulatory changes, and evolving consumer behaviors, while focusing on growth opportunities in smoke-free products and strategic investments.

Altria reports solid Q2 earnings, eyes e-vapor growth opportunities

Altria's focus on smoke-free products and NJOY acquisition driving growth.
Challenges in the cigarette industry due to economic pressures and flavor bans.
Opportunities in the e-vapor category and expansion plans in the U.S.
Strong balance sheet and significant capital returns to shareholders.

Altria reports growth in earnings, navigates regulatory challenges in e-vapor

Altria's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted solid financial performance, strategic focus on e-vapor products, and efforts to combat illegal vape products. The company faces challenges from regulatory uncertainties and illicit products but sees opportunities in expanding NJOY's reach and addressing market gaps.

Altria reports growth in smoke-free products amidst regulatory challenges

Altria's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted growth in adjusted EPS, strategic focus on smoke-free products, and efforts to combat illicit e-vapor products. The company faces challenges in competitive segments and economic pressures but sees opportunities in new product introductions and regulatory collaborations.

Altria reports mixed Q1 performance, focuses on growth strategies

Altria's Q1 performance showed growth in NJOY and oral tobacco segments, with challenges in EPS decline and economic pressures on consumers.
Strengths include reaffirmed EPS guidance, strategic investments, and focus on combating illicit e-vapor products.
Opportunities lie in maximizing profitability in oral tobacco, product positioning, and capturing transitioning consumers.
Overall, Altria's performance reflects a mix of growth, challenges, and strategic opportunities in navigating market dynamics.

Altria's NJOY drives growth as company navigates e-vapor challenges

Altria's Q2 2024 earnings call showcased strong performance in smoke-free products, highlighting growth in retail share and volume momentum. Despite challenges in the e-vapor category, the company remains focused on responsible regulation and enforcement. With a commitment to shareholder value and long-term growth strategies, Altria is poised for continued success.

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Altria Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates through the following segments: Smokeable Products, Oral Tobacco Products, and All Other. The Smokeable Products segment consists of cigarettes manufactured and sold by PM USA, and machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco manufactured and sold by Middleton. The Oral Tobacco Products segment includes MST and snus products manufactured and sold by USSTC, and oral nicotine pouches manufactured and sold by Helix. The All Other segment refers to the financial results of NJOY, Helix ROW, and the IQOS System heated tobacco business. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

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Altria's stock has been depressed due to global regulatory concerns and a decline in combustibles, but it has a strong portfolio of alternative nicotine products. Altria's recent earnings report showed a decline in smoking and market share loss in some categories, but growth in oral tobacco overall and positive results with NJOY. We think the stock is considerably undervalued, and expect that as the business remains stable over time, MO's multiple will mean-revert higher.

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Altria's (MO) first-quarter 2024 results reflect lower cigarette shipment volumes as a result of macroeconomic pressure on ATC behavior. However, pricing remains an upside.

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Altria Group's Q1 2024 earnings were mixed, with a missed revenue number but in-line EPS, but management reaffirmed its 2024 EPS guidance. The company is diversifying its product mix away from traditional cigarettes and making progress in smokeless lines and oral tobacco. Altria Group remains a highly profitable company with high margins and offers a dividend yield of around 9%, with potential for future dividend increases.

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Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mac Livingston - Vice President, Investor Relations Billy Gifford - Chief Executive Officer Sal Mancuso - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Pamela Kaufman - Morgan Stanley Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Faham Baig - UBS Matt Smith - Stifel Gaurav Jain - Barclays Callum Elliott - Bernstein Jennifer Maloney - Wall Street Journal Operator Good day and welcome to the Altria Group 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is scheduled to last about 1 hour, including remarks by Altria's management and a question-and-answer session.

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Marlboro owner Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO, ETR:PHM7) saw its shares trade flat after posting first-quarter results which analysts argued were “hard to get excited about”. Analysts at Jefferies disregarded the group's financials despite revenues of US$4.17 billion topping Wall Street guidance of US$4.712 billion, while adjusted earnings per share came in line with forecasts at US$1.15.

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Altria (MO) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.18 per share a year ago.

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Altria Group topped quarterly sales expectations on Thursday, driven by higher pricing and rising demand for alternatives to conventional tobacco products.

Altria tops first quarter sales on higher pricing, robust demand for smokeless alternatives

Altria Group Inc. MO, +0.12% said Thursday it had net income of $2.129 billion, or $1.21 a share, in the first quarter, up from $1.787 billion, or $1.00 a share, in the year-earlier period. Adjusted for one-time items, the company had per-share earnings of $1.15, matching the FactSet consensus.

Altria's earnings top estimates and tobacco company reaffirms full-year guidance

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #ALTRIA--ALTRIA REPORTS 2024 FIRST-QUARTER RESULTS; REAFFIRMS FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE.

Altria Reports 2024 First-Quarter Results; Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

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