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Factors to Know Ahead of Altria's (MO) Q1 Earnings Release
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Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) is likely to report top- and bottom-line declines when it releases first-quarter 2021 numbers on Apr 29, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $4,990 million, which suggests a contraction of 1.1% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first-quarter bottom line has remained stable in the past 30 days at $1.04 per share, which indicates a decline of 4.6% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Altria’s bottom line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by nearly 2% in the last reported quarter. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.2%, on average.
Key Factors
Altria’s cigarette segment has long been grappling with regulatory hurdles, limiting the marketing and sales of such products. Cigarette shipment volumes, in general, are being impacted by anti-tobacco campaigns and increased consumer awareness regarding the harmful impacts of nicotine. Such headwinds are likely to have been a drag on the company’s first-quarter performance. Additionally, macroeconomic impacts of the pandemic on adult tobacco consumers, such as stay-at-home trends, disposable income, unemployment rates and buying patterns are concerns for the company.
Apart from this, Altria is likely to have continued witnessing sluggishness in its wine business in the to-be-reported quarter. Restrictions on dinning and public gatherings amid the pandemic have been adversely impacting this category.
Nevertheless, higher pricing is likely to have been an upside for Altria in the to-be-reported quarter. It is seen that smokers tend to absorb price increases owing to the addictive quality of cigarettes. The company is likely to have gained from growth in the low-risk and oral tobacco product categories. Markedly, in its noncombustible platform, products such as IQOS and on! have been doing well.
Altria Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Altria this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Altria currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of -0.76%.
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Here are some companies you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat.
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.49% and a Zacks Rank #3, at present.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +16.03% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Factors to Know Ahead of Altria's (MO) Q1 Earnings Release
Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) is likely to report top- and bottom-line declines when it releases first-quarter 2021 numbers on Apr 29, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $4,990 million, which suggests a contraction of 1.1% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first-quarter bottom line has remained stable in the past 30 days at $1.04 per share, which indicates a decline of 4.6% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Altria’s bottom line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by nearly 2% in the last reported quarter. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.2%, on average.
Key Factors
Altria’s cigarette segment has long been grappling with regulatory hurdles, limiting the marketing and sales of such products. Cigarette shipment volumes, in general, are being impacted by anti-tobacco campaigns and increased consumer awareness regarding the harmful impacts of nicotine. Such headwinds are likely to have been a drag on the company’s first-quarter performance. Additionally, macroeconomic impacts of the pandemic on adult tobacco consumers, such as stay-at-home trends, disposable income, unemployment rates and buying patterns are concerns for the company.
Apart from this, Altria is likely to have continued witnessing sluggishness in its wine business in the to-be-reported quarter. Restrictions on dinning and public gatherings amid the pandemic have been adversely impacting this category.
Nevertheless, higher pricing is likely to have been an upside for Altria in the to-be-reported quarter. It is seen that smokers tend to absorb price increases owing to the addictive quality of cigarettes. The company is likely to have gained from growth in the low-risk and oral tobacco product categories. Markedly, in its noncombustible platform, products such as IQOS and on! have been doing well.
Altria Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Altria Group, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Altria Group, Inc. Quote
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Altria this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Altria currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of -0.76%.
Stocks Poised to Beat Estimates
Here are some companies you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat.
Sysco Corporation (SYY - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.00% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.49% and a Zacks Rank #3, at present.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +16.03% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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