Altria Projects 3.5% EPS Growth to $5.61, Holds VGM Score B
Altria holds a Zacks Rank #3 with VGM Score B and Growth Score B, forecasting 3.5% year-over-year earnings increase to $5.61 per share in fiscal 2026. Revenues from its oral product category have been steadily rising as Altria expands its reduced-risk offerings.
1. Zacks Rank and Style Scores
Altria is rated a #3 (Hold) with a VGM Score of B and a Growth Style Score of B, indicating balanced value, growth and momentum characteristics for near-term performance.
2. Earnings Estimate Revisions
Analysts have raised fiscal 2026 earnings estimates by $0.05 to a consensus of $5.61 per share, reflecting a projected 3.5% year-over-year growth in earnings.
3. Oral Product Revenue Trends
The company’s oral product category has seen steady revenue increases as consumer shifts toward reduced-risk tobacco offerings drive demand for its smokeless portfolio.
4. Investor Implications
Despite a hold ranking, Altria’s combination of style scores and positive estimate revisions suggests cautious optimism for returns through diversified tobacco and smokeless segments.