Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) reported a strong first quarter performance in 2022, with organic net revenue and currency-neutral adjusted diluted EPS growth exceeding expectations, driven by the re-acceleration of the IQOS business and the robust performance of the combustible business.
Net revenues from smoke-free products accounted for 31.2% of total net revenues, or 30.4% on a pro forma basis.
Market share for heated tobacco units in IQOS markets, excluding the U.S., up by 1.1 points to 7.5% on a pro forma basis.
Pro forma total IQOS users at quarter-end estimated at approximately 17.9 million (up by more than one million versus December 31, 2021), of which 12.7 million had switched to IQOS and stopped smoking.
Repurchased approximately 2.0 million shares of common stock for $199 million, at an average price of $100.95 per share, representing total repurchases of approximately $1 billion since the start of the current three-year program in July 2021.
PMI expects to deliver robust top- and bottom-line growth this year on a pro forma adjusted basis, including full-year adjusted diluted EPS growth of 9% to 11%, excluding currency.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income