Sector: Consumer Staples|Industry: Tobacco|Market Cap: $197.46B|Employees: 82.7K
Philip Morris International is a leading international tobacco company focused on delivering a smoke-free future. Their core business revolves around the development and sale of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heated tobacco, vapor, and oral nicotine products. The company has invested heavily in innovative smoke-free alternatives and holds a strong market position in various global markets.
Net revenues reached $8.8 billion, up from $8.0 billion in the same period last year. The increase is attributed to favorable pricing and a favorable volume/mix, particularly in heated tobacco and ZYN products.
Operating income reached $3.0 billion, up from $2.7 billion in the same period last year. While the increase is driven by higher revenues, it is partly offset by higher manufacturing, administration and research costs.
Diluted EPS reached $1.38, up from $1.28 in the same period last year. The increase is impacted by unfavorable currency movements, which reduced diluted EPS by $0.20. Excluding this impact, diluted EPS increased by 23.4%.