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Altria Reports 2026 Third-Quarter and Nine-Months Results; Announces Expanded Share Repurchase Program; Raises 2026 Full-Year Earnings Guidance<\/b><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAltria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today reports our 2026 third-quarter and nine-months business results and raises our guidance for 2026 full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS).<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAltria delivered strong financial performance in the third quarter, growing adjusted diluted earnings per share by 4.8%, while continuing to invest in our Vision and building on our foundation for the future,\u201d said Sal Mancuso, Altria\u2019s Chief Executive Officer.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIn smokeable products, PM USA grew operating companies income through its data-driven, total portfolio approach, with Cowboy Cut<\/i> strengthening Marlboro<\/i>\u2019s premium position and Basic<\/i> continuing to gain share in discount. In smoke-free, Helix made meaningful progress by expanding on! PLUS<\/i> 12-milligram nationwide, investing in brand-building initiatives and preparing for its next wave of innovation, which is now underway with the introduction of Blueberry Mint and Mango Pineapple flavor extensions at retail.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOur highly cash-generative businesses supported significant returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, while we continued to invest in support of our Vision. In August, we announced our 61st<\/sup> dividend increase in 57 years, and our Board of Directors (Board) recently authorized a $1 billion expansion of our existing share repurchase program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOur strong performance through the first nine months and confidence in our full-year plan allowed us to raise our earnings guidance for the year. We now expect to deliver adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $5.66 to $5.74, representing a growth rate of 4.5% to 6.0% from a base of $5.42 in 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n

Altria Headline Financials 1<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n($ in millions, except per share data)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Q3 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Change vs.
\n
<\/b>Q3 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Q3 YTD 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Change vs.
\n
<\/b>Q3 YTD 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nNet revenues<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$6,132<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.0%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$17,671<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.4%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nRevenues net of excise taxes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$5,441<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3.6%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$15,555<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3.3%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nReported effective tax rate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n23.6%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.8 pp<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n22.9%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

(3.1) pp<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nAdjusted effective tax rate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n23.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

(0.1) pp<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n23.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

(0.3) pp<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nReported diluted EPS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$1.51<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

7.1%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$4.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

21.2%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nAdjusted diluted EPS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$1.52<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4.8%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$4.33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5.1%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

1<\/sup> \u201cAdjusted\u201d financial measures presented in this release exclude the impact of special items. See \u201cBasis of Presentation\u201d for more information and see the schedules to this press release for reconciliations to corresponding GAAP measures.<\/i><\/p>\n

\nAs previously announced, a conference call with the investment community and news media will be webcast on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Access to the webcast is available at www.altria.com\/webcasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cash Returns to Shareholders<\/b><\/p>\n

Share Repurchase Program<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n