MO · 8-K · 20261029PR000112
Guidance / Outlook
ALTRIA GROUP, INC. · 2026-10-29 · Importance 62 · Surprise 68 · In source text
Altria raised its 2026 full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $5.66–$5.74, from a 2025 base of $5.42, representing growth of 4.5%–6.0%. The outlook contemplates increased macroeconomic uncertainty facing adult nicotine consumers and the impact of moderated e-vapor industry growth on combustible and e-vapor product volumes. It also assumes NJOY ACE does not return to the marketplace in 2026 and includes continued investment in Vision and contract manufacturing capabilities.
Key facts
- Altria expects 2026 full-year adjusted diluted EPS of $5.66 to $5.74, representing growth of 4.5% to 6.0% from a 2025 base of $5.42. source
- Altria's 2026 EPS guidance assumes NJOY ACE does not return to the marketplace in 2026. source
- Altria's 2026 EPS guidance contemplates moderated e-vapor industry growth affecting combustible and e-vapor product volumes. source
- Altria's 2026 EPS guidance contemplates increased macroeconomic uncertainty facing adult nicotine consumers. source
- Altria's 2026 EPS guidance contemplates investments supporting contract manufacturing capabilities. source
- Altria's 2026 EPS guidance contemplates reinvestment of anticipated cost savings from its Optimize & Accelerate initiative. source
- Altria's 2026 EPS guidance contemplates investments supporting its Vision. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | positive | committed | — | Altria expects 2026 full-year adjusted diluted EPS of $5.66 to $5.74, representing growth of 4.5% to 6.0% from a 2025 base of $5.42. |