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<p class="has-drop-cap">In the latest<a aria-label=" financial quarter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.altria.com/-/media/Project/Altria/Altria/Investors/events-and-presentations/2024/2023-Q4/Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link"> financial quarter</a>, Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) demonstrated resilience in a challenging market environment, marking a period of strategic progress toward a smoke-free future. The company’s commitment to diversifying its portfolio, focusing on smoke-free products, is evident in its performance metrics.</p> 
<h3 id="altria-mo-reports-1-16-eps-for-q4-amid-challenges">Altria (MO) Reports $1.16 EPS for Q4 Amid Challenges</h3> 
<p>Despite facing headwinds, Altria reported a net revenue decrease of 2.2% year-over-year to $5.975 billion in Q4 2023, with revenues net of excise taxes slightly declining by 1.2% to $5.024 billion. This reflects the broader industry’s challenges and highlights Altria’s ability to navigate market volatility. <br><br>The reported diluted <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/fundamental-analysis-stocks/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">earnings per share</a> (EPS) for the quarter stood at $1.16, reflecting a notable decline of 22.7% from the previous year, largely due to unfavorable tax items and special items. However, adjusted diluted EPS, which provides a clearer picture of the company’s operational performance, remained stable at $1.18.</p> 
<p>When juxtaposed with market expectations, Altria’s fourth-quarter performance paints a picture of a company navigating through turbulence with a steady hand. Analysts had anticipated an EPS of $1.18 and revenue of $5.06 billion for the quarter, targets Altria met and slightly missed, respectively. <br><br>This performance underlines the company’s operational resilience in the face of market headwinds and strategic shifts towards a smoke-free portfolio. Despite a revenue dip, the stable adjusted EPS underscores Altria’s effective management and cost-control measures. These results reflect the company’s focus on balancing shareholder returns with strategic investments aimed at long-term growth, particularly in reduced-risk products.</p> 
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<h3 id="guidance">Guidance</h3> 
<p>Looking ahead, Altria has guided for the full year of 2024, projecting an adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $5.00 to $5.15. This forecast represents a 1% to 4% growth rate from the 2023 base of $4.95, signaling confidence in the company’s strategic direction and potential to deliver shareholder value. The guidance is based on a comprehensive strategy that includes continued investment in smoke-free products and a commitment to rewarding shareholders amidst a dynamic external environment. Altria’s focus on strategic investments, alongside operational efficiency, is poised to drive its transition towards a future-oriented around reduced-risk products.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p> 
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