Shares of Marlboro maker Altria fall after Q4 EPS miss

Altria

29/01/2026 13:32

** Shares of tobacco giant Altria MO.N down 2.2% at $61.68 in premarket trading

** Co posts Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.30 per share, slightly lower than analysts' average estimate of $1.32, according to data compiled by LSEG

** Sees annual adjusted earnings of $5.56 to $5.72 per share for 2026, midpoint of which is higher than analysts' average estimate of $5.58 - LSEG-compiled data

     ** The Marlboro cigarette maker says it does not expect its e-cigarette product, NJOY, to return to the marketplace in 2026

** In 2025, Altria fell about 10%

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