Altria Group, Inc.

Altria reported adjusted Q2 EPS of $1.48, missing the Street by $0.02, while revenue after excise taxes rose 1.2% to $5.36 billion. Domestic cigarette unit shipments fell 4.5% year over year despite a 2% revenue increase in the smokeable segment. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS range to $5.61–$5.72, but the midpoint remains below consensus, prompting investor selling and a sharp share pullback. » Plus sur finance.yahoo.com

Altria stock is trading close to its monthly record and has risen about 22% year to date, but the P/E ratio of 14.01 points to ongoing skepticism about future earnings growth. Investors are supporting the valuation mainly on a high dividend yield of 7.21% and the company’s long history of dividend increases. Growth hopes rest on smoke‑free products like on! and NJOY, while legal issues surrounding NJOY ACE continue to complicate a comeback in the US. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Altria has gained 24% year-to-date as investors seek yield and stability, supported by a 5.5% dividend yield and 60 dividend increases over 56 years. In Q1 revenue rose 3.2% to $5.43 billion and reported diluted EPS more than doubled to $1.30, and the company reaffirmed 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $5.56–$5.72. The stock is presented as a defensive play despite ongoing controversy over tobacco-related health impacts. » Plus sur finance.yahoo.com