Altria Group reported a strong start to 2026, with adjusted diluted EPS growing 7.3% driven by higher pricing in its smokeable products segment and disciplined execution. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, signaling confidence despite macroeconomic uncertainties and moderated e-vapor industry growth.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased 7.3% to $1.32, driven by higher adjusted OCI and fewer shares outstanding.
positiveNet revenues increased 3.2% to $5.4 billion, primarily driven by higher net revenues in the smokeable products segment.
positiveSmokeable products segment reported OCI increased 8.3% and adjusted OCI increased 6.3%, with adjusted OCI margins increasing by 0.7 percentage points to 65.1%.
positiveMarlboro strengthened its position in the premium segment, with its share of the premium segment increasing 0.1 share points versus the prior year.
positiveSmokeable products segment reported domestic cigarette shipment volume decreased 2.4%, primarily driven by the industry’s decline rate.
attentionOral tobacco products segment reported domestic shipment volume decreased 3.1%, primarily driven by retail share losses.
attentionAdjusted OCI margins for oral tobacco products decreased 1.8 percentage points to 67.4%.
attentionMarlboro retail share of the total cigarette category was 39.7%, a decrease of 1.4 share points versus the prior year.
attentionThe cigarette industry discount retail share increased to 33.3%, indicating potential pressure on premium brands.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Smokeable Products | N/A | — | — | — |
Oral Tobacco Products | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Delivered a strong start to the year, growing adjusted diluted EPS by 7.3% in the first quarter.
Highly cash-generative businesses supported significant returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Smokeable products segment generated strong income growth, with Marlboro strengthening its position in the premium segment.
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