Altria Group (MO) Misses Q1 EPS by 1c, Reaffirms FY Earnings Guidance

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Altria Reports 2017 First-Quarter Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Earnings Guidance

May 2, 2017 7:00 AM EDT

Altrias 2017 first-quarter reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 16.1% to $0.72, as comparisons were affected by special items. Altrias 2017 first-quarter adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the impact of special items, increased 1.4% to $0.73.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) today announced its 2017 first-quarter business results and reaffirmed its guidance for 2017 full-year adjusted diluted EPS.

Altria is off to a solid start in 2017 despite some short-term headwinds, said Marty Barrington, Altrias Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. We grew... More