Altria issues 2026 earnings forecast above analyst estimates despite volume declines and leadership changes
Altria Group, Inc. projected 2026 adjusted earnings between 5.56 and 5.72 dollars per share. The guidance comes as the company announces a new chief executive.
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Altria Group, Inc. announced its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance on Thursday, forecasting a range that exceeds average analyst expectations. The company expects full-year adjusted earnings of $5.56 to $5.72 per share, placing the midpoint of $5.64 above the $5.58 estimate compiled by LSEG data. This outlook was released alongside fourth-quarter results and the announcement of a leadership transition in the US 
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US.The tobacco giant reported adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share for the fourth quarter, which fell slightly short of the $1.32 per share analysts had anticipated. During this period, smokeable product revenue decreased by 2.7%, while shipment volumes for cigarettes experienced a 7.9% decline. To mitigate the impact of falling volumes, Altria Group, Inc.said it has implemented price hikes for its cigarette and oral tobacco products, which are supporting overall profit margins and driving the 2026 guidance.
