Altria Group reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.44, consensus $1.38

Reports Q2 revenue $5.29B, consensus $5.19B. “In the second quarter, we continued the pursuit of our Vision while maintaining our strong and profitable core businesses,” said Billy Gifford, Altria’s CEO. “In oral tobacco, on! delivered strong performance and was the substantial driver of the segment’s growth in the quarter. And we returned significant value to our loyal shareholders during the first-half of the year, with more than $4 billion delivered through dividends and share repurchases.”