Altria Group, Inc. reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 4,301 million compared to USD 4,458 million a year ago. Net income was USD 891 million compared to USD 2,149 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.49 compared to USD 1.16 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.49 compared to USD 1.16 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 11,266 million compared to USD 11,650 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,850 million compared to USD 3,573 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.57 compared to USD 1.93 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.57 compared to USD 1.93 a year ago.