Altria (MO) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Altria reported quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 1.27 per share, and showing an increase from $1.18 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of$ 5.11 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.12% and up from $5.02 billion year-over-year [3] - Altria's earnings surprise was 1.57%, and it has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times over the last four quarters [2][3] Stock Performance and Outlook - Altria shares have increased by approximately 0.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 2.7% [4] - The company's earnings outlook is favorable, with a current consensus EPS estimate of$ 1.21 for the upcoming quarter and $5.35 for the current fiscal year [8] Industry Context - The Tobacco industry, to which Altria belongs, is currently ranked in the top 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a strong performance potential [9] - Turning Point Brands, another company in the same industry, is expected to report a quarterly earnings decline of 17.7% year-over-year, with revenues projected at$ 102.25 million, up 5.3% from the previous year [10]