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Mar 31

Philip Morris Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Philip Morris reported strong Q1 2025 results with robust growth in smoke-free products and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Philip Morris delivered a solid Q1 2025 with notable gains in adjusted EPS and revenue, driven by its smoke-free portfolio, which now represents a substantial share of total revenues and gross profit.

Adjusted EPS rose to $1.69, with reported EPS at $1.72.

Revenue increased to $9.3B, supported by smoke-free products' 20.4% organic growth.

Operating income surged to $3.544B, up 16.4% year-over-year.

Heated tobacco unit shipment volume grew 11.9% to 37.1B units.

Total Revenue
$9.3B
Previous year: $8.79B
+5.8%
EPS
$1.69
Previous year: $1.5
+12.7%
HTU Shipment Volume
37.1B
Previous year: 33.1B
+12.1%
Cigarette Shipments
144.8B
Previous year: 143.2B
+1.1%
Adj. Operating Margin
40.7%
Previous year: 38.2%
+6.5%
Gross Profit
$6.3B
Previous year: $5.6B
+12.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.44B
Previous year: $3.97B
+12.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$754M
Previous year: -$176M
+328.4%
Total Assets
$65.1B
Previous year: $65.3B
-0.4%

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Forward Guidance

PMI expects double-digit growth in adjusted diluted EPS for FY2025, driven by smoke-free products and global expansion.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EPS for 2025 expected at $7.36 - $7.49.
  • Smoke-free product volumes expected to grow 12% to 14%.
  • Nicotine pouch shipments in the U.S. forecast to grow 38% to 45%.
  • Operating cash flow expected to exceed $11 billion.
  • Targeting improved net debt to EBITDA ratio by end of 2026.

Challenges Ahead

  • Forecast excludes restructuring charges for Germany plant optimization.
  • Ongoing currency volatility could impact results.
  • No share repurchases planned for 2025.
  • Higher marketing and R&D expenses expected.
  • Potential impact from tax-related payments in 2025 (~$1B).

Revenue & Expenses

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