Altria Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Altria Group, Inc. reported a decrease in net revenues by 2.4% to $5.9 billion, but an increase in adjusted diluted EPS by 4.7% to $1.12. The company reaffirms its guidance for 2022 full-year adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $4.79 to $4.93.
Net revenues decreased 2.4% to $5.9 billion, primarily driven by the sale of the wine business.
Reported diluted EPS increased 40.3% to $1.08, primarily driven by 2021 losses on early extinguishment of debt.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased 4.7% to $1.12, primarily driven by higher adjusted OCI, fewer shares outstanding and favorable interest expense, partially offset by lower adjusted earnings from investment in ABI.
The company reaffirms its guidance to deliver 2022 full-year adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $4.79 to $4.93.
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Forward Guidance
Altria reaffirms its guidance to deliver 2022 full-year adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $4.79 to $4.93, representing a growth rate of 4% to 7% from an adjusted diluted EPS base of $4.61 in 2021. Adjusted diluted EPS growth is expected to be weighted toward the second half of the year.
Positive Outlook
- Planned investments in support of our Vision, such as costs to enhance our digital consumer engagement system.
- Increased smoke-free product research, development and regulatory preparation expenses.
- Marketplace activities in support of our smoke-free products.
- Continued monitoring of conditions related to the economy.
- Monitoring of ATC dynamics, including tobacco usage occasions, available disposable income, purchasing patterns and adoption of smoke-free products.
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of increased inflation and global supply chain disruptions.
- Impact of current and future COVID-19 variants and mitigation strategies.
- Regulatory and legislative developments.
- Impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Anticipated inflationary increases in MSA expenses and direct materials costs and our current expectation that PM USA will not have access to the IQOS system in 2022.
Revenue & Expenses
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