Altria reported outstanding results in the second quarter, driven by the strength of its tobacco businesses. The company has narrowed its full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $4.56 to $4.62, reflecting confidence in its tobacco businesses and investments in smoke-free products.
Net revenues increased by 8.9% to $6.936 billion.
Reported diluted EPS increased by 11.5% to $1.16.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 12.8% to $1.23.
Full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance narrowed to $4.56 to $4.62.
Altria narrows its guidance for 2021 full-year adjusted diluted EPS to be in a range of $4.56 to $4.62, representing a growth rate of 4.5% to 6% from an adjusted diluted EPS base of $4.36 in 2020. This range includes the estimated impact of the recently announced Ste. Michelle Transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
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