Altria Group Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Share Price Outperformance
Altria Group (MO) reported strong first-quarter earnings with a 7.3% year-over-year increase in adjusted EPS to $1.32, driven by pricing gains across its tobacco portfolio despite declining shipment volumes. The stock has outperformed both the S&P 500 and consumer staples ETF XLP this year.
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