Altria Reports 2020 First-quarter Results; Core Tobacco Segments Deliver Strong OCI and Cash Flow; Withdraws Earnings Guidance Due to Uncertain COVID-19 Impacts on Diverse Business Model

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Altria Group (MO) Tops Q1 EPS by 11c, Revenues Beat; Withdraws FY20 EPS Outlook, Suspends FY20-FY22 Growth Targets

April 30, 2020 7:04 AM EDT

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) reported Q1 EPS of $1.09, $0.11 better than the analyst estimate of $0.98. Revenue for the quarter came in at $6.36 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.61 billion.

The first-quarter brought out the best in Altrias employees as we navigated the dynamic tobacco environment and the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Billy Gifford, Altrias Chief Executive Officer. Weve approached these challenges together by focusing on the health and welfare of our employees, maintaining business continuity and supporting our communities.

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