How Will Altria Perform In Q1 2016?
Key Factors That May Affect The Quarter:
1) Solid Tone Set In Q4 2015
- Revenue grew 2.5% and net income rose by 1% in Q4 2015.
- Pricing power helped the company increase growth, despite a drop in domestic cigarette shipments.
- Market share for Marlboro also increased to 44%, and faster growth in the smokeless segment helped increase the overall results.
2) Growth Expected In The E-Cigarette Market
- Altria has become a significant player in this arena.
- However, despite big brands like MarkTen and Green Smoke, revenue from this segment is very small.
- The company has expanded the distribution of such products in several lead markets, which should drive sales.
- Partnership with Philip Morris may help to promote products which use the heat-not-burn technology.
3) Productivity Initiative Implemented
- Altria announced a productivity initiative in the quarter, which is expected to deliver ~$300M in annual productivity savings by the end of 2017.
- This would include reducing expenditure on certain SG&A infrastructure and a leaner organization.
- The savings would be invested in brand building, harm reduction, and regulatory capabilities.
- This would also reap profits in the long term.
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