Altria reported strong financial performance and growth in smoke-free products, but faced significant challenges from the illicit e-vapor market and regulatory issues, affecting its long-term goals.
Company Guidance
In the Altria Group's 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call, CEO Billy Gifford highlighted several key financial metrics and strategic initiatives. Altria achieved a 3.4% growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share for the full year, delivering over $10.2 billion in dividends and share repurchases to shareholders. The smoke-free product portfolio saw significant progress, with NJOY's consumables shipment volume growing by more than 15% to 12.8 million units in the fourth quarter and a full-year volume of 46.6 million units. NJOY's retail share of consumables reached 6.4 share points, increasing by 2.8 share points from the previous year. In the oral tobacco category, on! nicotine pouches achieved a 44% year-over-year shipment volume increase to nearly 44 million cans in the fourth quarter, capturing an 8.9% share of the category. Looking ahead, Altria provided 2025 guidance with an expected adjusted diluted EPS growth rate of 2% to 5%, reflecting a range of $5.22 to $5.37, amidst a dynamic external environment.
Strong Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns
Altria grew adjusted diluted earnings per share by 3.4% for the full year and returned over $10.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2024.
Growth in Smoke-Free Products
NJOY and on! demonstrated volume and share growth, with NJOY consumables shipment volume growing over 15% in Q4. Helix's on! achieved profitability ahead of its 2025 goal.
Expansion in the Oral Tobacco Category
Oral nicotine pouches grew 9.6 share points versus the prior year, with on! shipment volume increasing by more than 44% year-over-year in Q4.
New Share Repurchase Program
Altria's board authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program for 2025.
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Altria Group (MO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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MO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jan 30, 2025
$52.66
$51.54
-2.13%
Oct 31, 2024
$49.54
$53.42
+7.83%
Jul 31, 2024
$48.63
$47.15
-3.04%
Apr 25, 2024
$40.40
$40.99
+1.46%
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FAQ
When does Altria Group Inc (MO) report earnings?
Altria Group Inc (MO) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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