Altria FY2021 net earnings down 44% to $2.48B; equity method losses of $5.98B

ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

2021-FY EPS reported $1.34 revenue$26,013,000,000

Net earnings $2.48B ($1.34 EPS) down 44% from $4.47B ($2.40 EPS) in 2020.
Equity method investments recorded $5.98B loss, primarily from ABI and Cronos; no new JUUL impairment.
Stockholders' equity deficit of $1.61B at Dec 31, 2021 vs positive $2.93B a year earlier, due to share buybacks and losses.
Recorded $649M loss on early extinguishment of debt; total debt reduced to $28.0B from $29.5B.
Dividend raised 3.5% to $3.52/share; $6.45B dividends paid; $1.68B in share repurchases during 2021.

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