Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and snus products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. It sells its products to distributors, as well as large retail organizations, such as chain stores. The company was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Altria Group демонстрирует смешанную картину с точки зрения фундаментальных метрик. С одной стороны, компания имеет низкий P/E, что указывает на потенциальную недооцененность относительно отрасли, но высокий P/S и P/FCF сигнализируют о возможной переоцененности. Долговая нагрузка остается на высоком уровне, что вызывает беспокойство, однако ROA и ROI значительно выше медианы отрасли, что указывает на сильную операционную эффективность. Дивидендная доходность снизилась до нуля, что является отрицательным фактором. Выручка и чистая прибыль показывают устойчивый рост, что позитивно сказывается на оценке компании. В целом, несмотря на сильные финансовые показатели, высокая долговая нагрузка и проблемы с дивидендами могут оказать давление на целевую цену, что требует корректировки.

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The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 04/30/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The large cap pharmaceutical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $7.06. This value represents a 111.38% increase compared to the same quarter last year. LLY missed the consensus earnings per share in the 1st calendar quarter of 2025 by -5.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for LLY is 25.86 vs. an industry ratio of 15.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The financial transactions company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 12 analysts that follow the stock is $4.40. This value represents a 17.96% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MA has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 13.33%. Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $4.55. This value represents a 7.06% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for CAT is 35.73 vs. an industry ratio of 13.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The large cap pharmaceutical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $-1.51. This value represents a 168.02% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MRK has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 0.49%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for MRK is 22.50 vs. an industry ratio of 15.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
ConocoPhillips (COP)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The oil company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $1.65. This value represents a 21.05% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. COP missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2025 by -5.56%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for COP is 14.70 vs. an industry ratio of -3.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $7.85. This value represents a 13.11% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PH has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 6.99%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for PH is 31.00 vs. an industry ratio of 12.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $1.44. This value represents a 20.00% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year BMY has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 9.57%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for BMY is 9.28 vs. an industry ratio of -6.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Altria Group (MO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The tobacco company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $1.24. This value represents a 0.81% increase compared to the same quarter last year. MO missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2025 by -0.76%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for MO is 12.09 vs. an industry ratio of 13.00.
Southern Company (SO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $1.21. This value represents a 1.63% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. SO missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2025 by -1.79%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for SO is 20.61 vs. an industry ratio of 18.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Trane Technologies plc (TT)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The technology services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $2.53. This value represents a 3.27% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year TT has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.42%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for TT is 32.59 vs. an industry ratio of 11.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The engineering company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $1.76. This value represents a 11.39% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PWR has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 4.33%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for PWR is 52.71 vs. an industry ratio of 11.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The securities exchange company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $2.22. This value represents a 29.07% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year ICE has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 2.4%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for ICE is 19.39 vs. an industry ratio of 22.40.
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Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM is slated to report first-quarter 2026 results on May 5, before market open. The company is likely to report a bottom-line decline when it posts the quarterly results.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings is pegged at 66 cents per share, which indicates a decline of 5.7% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark has moved down by a penny in the past seven days. For revenues, the consensus mark is pegged at $21.1 billion, implying 4.6% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 5.1%.It has a trailing four-quarter average negative earnings surprise of 3.8%.
Archer Daniels Midland Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Key Points to Note Ahead of ADM’s Q1 Results
ADM’s first-quarter 2026 results are expected to reflect continued pressure in the Ag Services & Oilseeds segment, primarily due to softer global crush margins and a less favorable merchandising environment. Management noted that lower volatility and subdued soybean meal demand have weighed on processing margins, while changing global trade flows have limited earnings leverage. Although destination marketing and execution remain supportive, ongoing weakness in crushing economics is likely to remain a key headwind in the first quarter of 2026.
Stabilization efforts within the Nutrition segment are likely to remain in focus during the quarter. The segment has been showing gradual improvement, supported by steady demand in Flavors and other specialty solutions. The return of the Decatur East facility to normal operations is expected to support improved utilization levels in Specialty Ingredients, while ongoing portfolio optimization and efficiency initiatives may aid margin recovery across higher-value product lines.
ADM’s cost-control and network-simplification initiatives are also expected to support performance in the first quarter. Management continues to focus on streamlining operations, optimizing its asset base and improving productivity across manufacturing and supply chain activities. These actions are likely to provide incremental margin support and help offset cyclical pressures in commodity-driven businesses.
Investments in innovation and growth-oriented platforms remain another key factor to watch. ADM continues to expand its presence in value-added categories such as health and wellness ingredients, specialty solutions and biosolutions. These investments, along with advancements in digital capabilities and customer-focused innovation, are expected to gradually strengthen the company’s long-term earnings profile and diversify revenue streams.
Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty is likely to remain a significant external factor affecting ADM’s first-quarter results. Ongoing trade volatility, shifting global demand patterns and uncertain farmer selling behavior could influence commodity flows and pricing dynamics. These factors may continue to create earnings variability and limit near-term visibility, making disciplined execution critical to sustaining performance.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Ag Services and Oilseeds segment’s revenues is pegged at $16.6 billion, suggesting 5.5% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for the Carbohydrate Solutions segment is $2.54 billion, indicating a year-over-year decline of 1.2%.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for ADM
Our proven model conclusively predicts an earnings beat for Archer Daniels 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, which is exactly the case here.
Archer Daniels currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.08% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Valuation Picture
The company has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 16.07X, which is below the five-year high of 18.93X and above the Agriculture - Operations industry’s average of 15.48X.
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The recent market movements show that ADM shares have risen 10.5% in the past three months compared with the industry's 5.6% gain.
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Other Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies that, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Altria Group, Inc. MO currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Altria’s upcoming quarter’s earnings per share is pegged at $1.24, implying a 0.8% increase from the year-ago period. The consensus mark for Altria’s quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.56 billion, which indicates an increase of 0.9% from the prior-year quarter. MO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.
The Hershey Company HSY currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.12% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hershey’s upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $2.05, which implies a 1.9% decrease year over year.
The consensus estimate for Hershey’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $3.02 billion, which calls for 7.9% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. HSY delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of nearly 17.2%, on average.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. CELH currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.81% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Celsius Holdings’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 29 cents, which implies a 61.1% increase year over year.
The consensus estimate for Celsius Holdings’ quarterly revenues is pegged at $755.2 million, which indicates a surge of 129.4% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. CELH delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 45.3%, on average.
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Key Points
Meanwhile, certain cigarette alternatives remain popular.
Altria is doing relatively well coping with the secular decrease of its traditional offerings.
To no one's surprise, a new report on the state of the tobacco industry showed continued decline in the sales volumes of traditional cigarettes. That drop was less steep than expected; however, by comparison, Altria Group's (NYSE: MO) business looked steadier than its peers'. The storied cigarette maker's shares rose nearly 3% on Tuesday.
Continued declines
Barclays tracks data from the U.S. tobacco market, and its latest analysis from the four weeks ended April 18 produced some interesting numbers. Citing data from outside sources (specifically MSA and Nielsen), the bank found that cigarette volumes declined by beween 4.3% and 5.5% year-over-year. So far in 2026, volumes are down 5.1% from the corresponding period in 2025.
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However, that latter figure was better than Barclays' estimate of a 7.3% decline. This indicates that the recent erosions, at least as far as the company's estimates are concerned, are less severe than many believe.
Also, these findings indicated that Altria is suffering less than its peers. Barclays wrote that the incumbent's traditional cigarette volumes decreased by 4.7% over the covered four-week period. Those of British American Tobacco tumbled by 9.3%, while Imperial Brands fell by 9%.
While traditional tobacco products remain the bedrock of many businesses in the industry, certain -- but not all -- next-generation offerings are proving to be popular. Barclays found that nicotine pouches saw robust volume growth of 22%. On the flip side, e-cigarette sales fell by a steep 17% year over year.
A dividend darling
Altria has been somewhat hit-or-miss with its "alternative" tobacco offerings, but for the most part, I think it's on the right path. Still, the more distance it can put between its business and that ever-shrinking traditional market, the better. Meanwhile, it remains quite a compelling income stock for the dividend aficionados among us.
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. CHD is likely to witness bottom-line growth when it reports first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 1. The consensus mark for earnings has remained unchanged over the past 30 days at 93 cents a share, which implies a 2.2% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. CHD has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.6%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.47 billion, almost in line with the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.
Factors Likely to Influence CHD’s Upcoming Results
Church & Dwight’s first-quarter results are likely to benefit from strength in its core brand portfolio, market share gains and resilient demand. Its balanced mix of value and premium offerings remains well-suited to value-conscious consumers, while continued brand investments are likely to have supported consumption trends.
Portfolio transformation is another tailwind. By exiting slower-growing, non-core businesses, management has sharpened its focus on higher-growth categories and brands, supporting a cleaner organic growth profile. The company expects first-quarter organic sales growth of about 3%, while reported sales are projected to decline roughly 1% due to businesses exited in 2025.
Innovation also remains a key growth driver, with new products across oral care, laundry and personal care expected to boost household penetration and usage occasions. Momentum in newer brands and acquisitions, along with higher marketing support, is likely to have aided brand visibility. Management’s expectation for a higher gross margin suggests benefits from productivity, mix and portfolio actions.
However, mixed macro conditions, softer category growth, cost pressures, and elevated marketing and SG&A investments may have tempered performance. Management expects first-quarter adjusted EPS of 92 cents.
Earnings Whispers for CHD
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Church & Dwight this time. 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, which is the case here.
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Other Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies worth considering, as our model shows that these, too, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Altria Group, Inc. MO currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenues is pinned at $4.56 billion, which indicates 0.9% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Altria Group’s upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.24, which implies 0.8% growth year over year. MO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.
Molson Coors Beverage Company TAP currently has an Earnings ESP of +8.37% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.33 billion, which indicates a rise of 1.2% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Molson Coors’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 37 cents, which implies a 26% decrease year over year. TAP delivered an earnings surprise of 3.4% in the last reported quarter.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.76% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus mark for the upcoming quarter’s revenues is pegged at $436.8 million, which indicates a decline of 9.3% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boston Beer’s quarterly earnings per share of $1.85 implies a decrease of 14.4% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. SAM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 55.8%, on average.
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Church & Dwight Readies for Q1 Earnings: Is a Beat Likely for CHD?

Newell Brands Inc. NWL is expected to register a year-over-year decline in the top and bottom lines when it reports first-quarter 2026 results on May 1, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.51 billion, indicating a decline of 3.7% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimates calls for a loss of 9 cents per share, wider than the 1-cent loss reported in the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark has been unchanged in the past 30 days.
In the last reported quarter, the Atlanta, GA-based company delivered an earnings surprise of 0.0%. Its bottom line beat the consensus estimate by 20.04%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Factors Likely to Impact NWL’s Q1 Results
Newell Brands is set to release first-quarter 2025 results amid a turbulent macroeconomic environment that has weighed on consumer sentiment and discretionary spending. Persistent inflationary pressures, coupled with geopolitical volatility and rapidly evolving retail dynamics, continue to challenge the company’s ability to drive consistent top-line growth.
Newell Brands’ first-quarter 2026 results are expected to reflect continued softness in top-line performance, driven by shipment timing headwinds and retailer-related dynamics. On its lastearnings call management has indicated that first-quarter net sales are likely to decline in the range of 3-5%, with core sales projected to fall 5-7%. These pressures are largely linked to the timing of shelf resets and innovation shipments, along with cautious retailer ordering patterns, which may weigh on early-year revenue visibility.
Margin performance in the first quarter is expected to remain under pressure, reflecting ongoing tariff-related headwinds and higher brand investment spending. Management anticipates normalized operating margins in the range of 2.5-3.5% for the period, with tariff impacts continuing to weigh on profitability despite mitigation efforts through productivity initiatives and selective pricing actions. Elevated advertising and promotional spending to support brand restaging initiatives, particularly in home fragrance, may also constrain margins in the near term.
On the operational front, productivity initiatives, restructuring actions and supply-chain efficiencies are expected to provide partial offsets to cost pressures. The company continues to focus on simplification strategies, procurement savings and improved distribution execution, which are anticipated to support gradual margin stabilization over time. Additionally, a robust innovation pipeline, including multiple new product launches planned for 2026, may help strengthen market positioning and support longer-term category performance.
Overall, earnings performance for the first quarter is expected to reflect transitional dynamics, with the company guiding toward a normalized loss in the range of 8-12 cents per share. While near-term headwinds tied to demand softness and operational resets are likely to weigh on results, ongoing strategic investments in innovation, distribution and brand support remain central to Newell Brands’ broader stabilization and recovery efforts through fiscal 2026.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for NWL Stock
Our proven model does predict an earnings beat for Newell Brands this season. 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, which is exactly the case here.
Newell Brands currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.28% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Valuation Picture
From a valuation perspective, Newell Brands offers an attractive opportunity, trading at a discount relative to historical and industry benchmarks. With a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 7.36X, which is significantly below the five-year high of 16.88X and the Consumer Products - Staples industry’s average of 17.68X, the stock offers compelling value for investors seeking exposure to the sector.
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Other Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies that, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Altria Group, Inc. MO currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Altria’s upcoming quarter’s earnings per share is pegged at $1.24, implying a 0.8% increase from the year-ago period. The consensus mark for Altria’s quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.56 billion, which indicates an increase of 0.9% from the prior-year quarter. MO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.
The Hershey Company HSY currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.43% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hershey’s upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $2.05, which implies a 1.9% decrease year over year.
The consensus estimate for Hershey’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $3.02 billion, which calls for 7.9% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. HSY delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of nearly 17.2%, on average.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. CELH currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.81% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Celsius Holdings’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 29 cents, which implies a 61.1% increase year over year.
The consensus estimate for Celsius Holdings’ quarterly revenues is pegged at $755.2 million, which indicates a surge of 129.4% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. CELH delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 45.3%, on average.
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Newell Brands' Q1 Earnings Approaching: What's in Store for the Stock?

In its upcoming report, Altria (MO) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.24 per share, reflecting an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $4.56 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.9%.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Altria metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
Analysts predict that the 'Revenues net of excise taxes- Oral Tobacco Products' will reach $630.74 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +0.3%.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues net of excise taxes- Smokeable Products' will reach $3.90 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -0.2% from the prior-year quarter.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Operating Companies Income- Reported OCI- Oral Tobacco Products' of $430.43 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $433.00 million in the same quarter last year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Operating Companies Income- Adjusted OCI- Smokeable Products' reaching $2.51 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $2.52 billion.
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Unveiling Altria (MO) Q1 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

The Hershey Company HSY is likely to witness top-line growth when it reports first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $3.03 billion, indicating growth of almost 8% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.
The consensus mark for earnings has risen by 2 cents over the past seven days to $2.05 a share, which, however, implies a 1.9% decrease from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. HSY has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.2%, on average.
Factors Likely to Influence HSY’s Upcoming Results
Hershey appears well-positioned to deliver a steady first-quarter performance, supported by continued momentum across its core confectionery and snacking businesses. The company has been benefiting from solid execution, resilient demand trends and effective pricing actions, which have helped sustain growth despite a challenging operating backdrop. Its strong brand equity and disciplined revenue management, combined with broad affordability across the portfolio, are likely to have supported consumption trends and kept demand relatively stable.
The company’s ongoing investments in innovation, brand building and consumer engagement are expected to have been key growth drivers. Hershey has been ramping up advertising, in-store activations and new product launches while leveraging an expanded calendar of seasonal and cultural events to drive consumption occasions. Increased focus on flagship brands, along with a robust innovation pipeline across confectionery and snacks, should have aided demand generation and strengthened its competitive positioning.
Strength in the salty snacks segment remains another tailwind. The business continues to benefit from favorable consumer trends toward permissible and better-for-you snacking, along with strong retail execution, distribution gains and innovation. The integration of recent acquisitions and expansion of its snacking portfolio have enhanced growth prospects, providing diversification and supporting overall business momentum.
On the negative side, persistent cost pressures and elasticity-driven volume softness remain concerns. Elevated commodity costs, including cocoa, along with tariff-related expenses and broader cost inflation, are likely to have weighed on margins. While pricing actions have helped offset some of these headwinds, higher price points may have impacted volumes in certain segments, limiting overall profitability recovery in the quarter.
Earnings Whispers for HSY
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Hershey this time. 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, which is the case here.
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Other Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies worth considering, as our model shows that these, too, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Altria Group, Inc. MO currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenues is pinned at $4.56 billion, which indicates 0.9% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Altria Group’s upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.24, which implies 0.8% growth year over year. MO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.
Molson Coors Beverage Company TAP currently has an Earnings ESP of +8.37% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.33 billion, which indicates a surge of 1.2% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Molson Coors’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 37 cents, which implies a 26% decrease year over year. TAP delivered an earnings surprise of 3.4% in the last reported quarter.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.76% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus mark for the upcoming quarter’s revenues is pegged at $436.8 million, which indicates a decline of 9.3% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boston Beer’s quarterly earnings per share of $1.85 implies a decrease of 14.4% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. SAM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 55.8%, on average.
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Hershey Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Should Investors Expect a Beat?

Service Corporation International SCI is likely to witness top-line growth when it reports first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.09 billion, indicating growth of 1.8% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.
The consensus mark for earnings has remained unchanged over the past 30 days at $1.01 a share, which implies a 5.2% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. SCI has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.1%, on average.
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Factors Likely to Influence SCI’s Upcoming Results
SCI’s first-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from sustained strength in preneed sales, which remains a key growth driver. The company exited the fourth quarter of 2025 with solid momentum across both funeral and cemetery preneed sales, supported by improved salesforce productivity, higher seminar activity and better lead conversion. Management also indicated encouraging early-year sales trends, particularly in the cemetery segment, reflecting strong execution and a growing backlog.
Pricing strength and favorable mix dynamics are expected to have aided top-line growth. SCI has been witnessing improvement in average revenue per service, driven by maturing higher-value preneed contracts and operational initiatives. Continued growth in non-funeral home channels and efforts to better serve cremation customers through targeted offerings are likely to have supported revenue per service. These factors may have helped offset any softness in underlying volumes.
The cemetery segment has likely remained a key contributor, supported by strong sales velocity, premium inventory development and SCI’s extensive, high-barrier footprint. The company’s focus on tiered offerings and expanding opportunities among cremation customers is expected to have driven preneed cemetery sales. Disciplined cost control, supply-chain efficiencies and productivity initiatives may have supported margin expansion.
However, funeral volumes remain a potential headwind, as trends continue to normalize following pandemic-related volatility. Management has indicated somewhat sluggish volume trends early in the year, and the ongoing shift toward cremation may have also weighed on service mix, posing a modest drag on first-quarter performance.
Earnings Whispers for SCI
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Service Corporation this time. 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, which is not the case here.
Service Corporation carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some companies worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Altria Group, Inc. MO currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenues is pinned at $4.56 billion, which indicates 0.9% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Altria Group’s upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.24, which implies 0.8% growth year over year. MO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.
Molson Coors Beverage Company TAP currently has an Earnings ESP of +8.37% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.33 billion, which indicates a surge of 1.2% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Molson Coors’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 37 cents, which implies a 26% decrease year over year. TAP delivered a positive earnings surprise of 3.4% in the last reported quarter.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.76% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus mark for the upcoming quarter’s revenues is pegged at $436.8 million, which indicates a decline of 9.3% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boston Beer’s quarterly earnings per share of $1.85 implies a decrease of 14.4% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. SAM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 55.8%, on average.
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Service Corporation Readies for Q1 Earnings: Key Insights for Investors

Key Points
Altria makes cigarettes, a product that has very loyal customers because nicotine is addictive.
Coca-Cola makes beverages, with loyal customers who just like its brands.
If the only thing you considered was dividend yield, Altria (NYSE: MO) with its 6.3% yield would easily beat Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) with its relatively meager 2.7%. Notably, both companies are Dividend Kings, with over 50 consecutive years' worth of annual dividend increases. Don't let Altria's impressive dividend record and high yield tempt you; Coca-Cola is probably the better choice for most long-term dividend investors.
Altria is facing a big problem
Altria may be a Dividend King and a consumer staples company, but those two facts don't mean it has a low-risk business. The company's primary product is cigarettes. Nicotine is addictive, so it has very loyal customers. However, broadly speaking, smoking has been falling out of favor in the company's North American market. The volume of cigarettes Altria sells has been falling for years, with a troublingly large drop of 10% in 2025.
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It has been looking for businesses to replace cigarettes, including nicotine pouches, vaping, and marijuana. But so far, it hasn't really found a way to offset the ongoing volume declines other than continually raising cigarette prices. And missteps in its efforts to diversify have resulted in billions of dollars in write-offs. Altria continues to generate strong cash flows, but the core business is struggling. In other words, the dividend yield is high for a reason. Conservative dividend investors should probably avoid this high-yield tobacco stock.
Coca-Cola is chugging right along
Coca-Cola's yield is much lower, but this globally dominant consumer staples business is faring very well. Despite a consumer shift toward healthier food options and belt tightening in the face of economic worries, the company was able to increase case volumes by 1% in 2025 and organic sales by 5%. Basically, consumers like Coca-Cola's brands and keep buying them regardless of what is happening in the world around them.
That's a level of success that Altria simply isn't achieving with its customers. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola is rock solid financially, with an investment-grade credit rating and a reasonable payout ratio of roughly 66%. Simply put, it appears that there is little risk of a dividend cut with Coca-Cola in either the short-term or the long-term.
Be careful with the dividend risks you take
There's no immediate risk that Altria's dividend will be cut. However, if you are a long-term investor, the company's most important business is in very clear decline. Sure, it's a consumer staples company, but that alone isn't enough to make its lofty yield a worthwhile risk. Most dividend investors, particularly conservative ones, will be better off with Coca-Cola's lower yield, given its far stronger business.
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