Altria Group (MO) Tops Q4 EPS by 1c; Guides Roughly In-Line

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Altria Reports 2016 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results; Provides 2017 Full-Year Earnings Guidance

February 1, 2017 7:00 AM EST

Altrias 2016 fourth-quarter reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 723.4% to $5.27, as comparisons were affected by special items, including the AB InBev/SABMiller transaction gain. Altrias 2016 fourth-quarter adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the impact of special items, increased 1.5% to $0.68. Altrias 2016 full-year reported diluted EPS increased 172.7% to $7.28, as comparisons were affected by special items, including the AB InBev/SABMiller transaction gain. Altrias 2016 full-year adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the impact of special items, increased 8.2% to $3.03.

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