Philip Morris Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Philip Morris International's Q2 2021 earnings showed strong growth, with adjusted diluted EPS up by 17.8% on an organic basis. The company is increasing its full-year adjusted outlook, reflecting improved total industry volume and strategic acquisitions aimed at long-term growth.
Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.57, up by 17.8% on an organic basis.
Cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume increased by 6.1%.
Market share for heated tobacco units in IQOS markets, excluding the U.S., rose by 1.4 points to 7.3%.
Total IQOS users reached approximately 20.1 million, with about 14.7 million having switched to IQOS and stopped smoking.
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Forward Guidance
PMI is increasing its full-year adjusted outlook, with organic net revenue growth of 6% to 7% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 12% to 14% on the same basis, mainly reflecting improved total industry volume.
Positive Outlook
- A gradual improvement in the general operating environment.
- Total cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume progression for PMI of approximately flat to +2%.
- Adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 6% to 7% on an organic basis.
- An increase in adjusted operating income margin of around 200 basis points on an organic basis.
- Continued robust organic net revenue growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Lack of near-term recovery in PMI's duty-free business.
- A limited impact from the current global shortage of semiconductors on the supply of our electronic devices to consumers.
- Potential volatility around the duration and effects of pandemic-related mobility restrictions across PMI's key markets.
- Incremental commercial investments, compared to the first half of 2021, of approximately $300 to $400 million.
- Risk of prolonged pandemic-related restrictions.
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