Summary
Altria Group, Inc. reported a net earnings of $2.85 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease from $3.57 billion in the prior year period, primarily driven by unfavorable results from its equity investments, particularly a significant unrealized loss on its JUUL investment. Diluted EPS also saw a decline. Adjusted diluted EPS, however, showed a slight increase, indicating that core operations performed better excluding these investment-related impacts. The company continued its share repurchase program, returning capital to shareholders. The company is navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by inflation and supply chain disruptions, which are impacting consumer behavior and costs. Regulatory scrutiny, particularly concerning smoke-free products like JUUL, remains a significant factor. Despite these headwinds, Altria remains committed to its "Moving Beyond Smoking" vision, focusing on transitioning adult smokers to smoke-free alternatives.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $6.54B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.71B |
| Gross Profit | $3.67B |
| Operating Income | $3.10B |
| Net Income | $891.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.49 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.81B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.81B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net earnings attributable to Altria decreased by 20.2% to $2.85 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $3.57 billion in the same period last year.
- 2Diluted EPS attributable to Altria decreased by 18.7% to $1.57 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
- 3Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to Altria increased by 3.5% to $2.38 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by fewer shares outstanding and higher adjusted net earnings.
- 4The company recorded a significant non-cash, pre-tax unrealized loss of $1.26 billion related to its investment in JUUL for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
- 5Altria continued its share repurchase program, repurchasing $1.08 billion of common stock during the first six months of 2022.
- 6Net revenues decreased by 4.1% to $12.44 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the sale of its wine business and lower revenues in smokeable and oral tobacco products segments.
- 7The company's smokeable products segment's OCI increased by 3.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by higher pricing and lower promotional investments, despite a decline in shipment volume.