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Jun 30, 2023
Altria Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Altria reported a solid first half of the year, completed the acquisition of NJOY, delivered strong business results, growing adjusted diluted EPS, and returned capital to shareholders while investing in its vision.
Key Takeaways
Altria Group, Inc. reports its 2023 second-quarter and first-half business results and reaffirms its guidance for 2023 full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS). In the second quarter and first half, Altria repurchased 10.4 million shares at an average price of $45.37, for a total cost of $472 million. They also completed the acquisition of NJOY and delivered strong business results, growing adjusted diluted EPS by 5% in the first half.
Completed acquisition of NJOY on June 1, 2023, for $2.75 billion in cash.
Received final payment of approximately $1.8 billion from PMI as part of the IQOS transition agreement.
Reaffirms 2023 full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance in a range of $4.89 to $5.03.
Marlboro retail share of the total cigarette category was 42.1%.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Altria reaffirms its guidance to deliver 2023 full-year adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $4.89 to $5.03, representing a growth rate of 1% to 4% from an adjusted diluted EPS base of $4.84 in 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Continued smoke-free product research, development and regulatory preparation expenses
- Enhancement of our digital consumer engagement system
- Marketplace activities in support of our smoke-free products
- Planned investments behind the U.S. commercialization of NJOY ACE
- Estimated amortization charges of approximately $50 million related to intangible assets acquired in the NJOY Transaction.
Challenges Ahead
- The economy, including the impact of high inflation, rising interest rates and global supply chain disruptions
- ATC dynamics, including disposable income, purchasing patterns and adoption of smoke-free products
- Regulatory and legislative developments
- Risk of losing access to credit and capital markets
- Risk of downgrade of our credit ratings
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