XML 89 R27.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.6
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") were calculated using the following:
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(in millions)
Net earnings attributable to Altria Group, Inc.
 
$
3,077

 
$
2,554

 
$
657

 
$
1,173

Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings attributable to unvested restricted and deferred shares
 
(10
)
 
(10
)
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
Earnings for basic and diluted EPS
 
$
3,067

 
$
2,544

 
$
655

 
$
1,168

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares for basic and diluted EPS
 
2,028

 
2,071

 
2,024

 
2,054