
Altria Group, represented by the ticker symbol $MO, reported its Q1 earnings, with revenues down 1.0% year-on-year. Adjusted EPS decreased by 2.5%. Smokeable cigarette volume dropped by 10%, while oral tobacco volume saw a 3.1% decline. However, On! brand pouches grew by 32.1%. Despite the challenges, Altria reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting an adjusted EPS between $5.05 and $5.17. The company highlighted the impact of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) costs, attributing the rise to a competitor's lower-than-expected profits.



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Altria $MO Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) costs rose in Q1: CFO: "It was really specific to industry profits. Specifically, one of our major competitors had lower profits than anticipated" Note: British American Tobacco US $BATS $BTI Combustible sales fell 6.4% in $ in 2023 https://t.co/xFJdPfjlws