Altria Reaffirms 2026 EPS Guidance of $5.56 to $5.72
Altria Group is participating in the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference in Orlando, Florida. "We reaffirm our guidance to deliver 2026 full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share in a range of $5.56 to $5.72, representing a growth rate of 2.5% to 5.5% from a base of $5.42 in 2025. We expect 2026 adjusted diluted EPS growth to be weighted to the second half of the year, reflecting a progressive increase in cigarette import and export activity over the course of the year. Our guidance contemplates: (i) planned investments to support our contract manufacturing capabilities; (ii) limited impact on combustible and e-vapor product volumes from illicit enforcement efforts; and (iii) that NJOY ACE does not return to the marketplace in 2026."
