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Philip Morris Revenues Miss Forecasts as Tobacco Giant’s Rally Stalls

February 6th, 2026 -

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Philip Morris International reported fourth-quarter results on Friday that missed revenue expectations. After a strong rise in the company’s stock price, some investors decided to take profits.

The company’s shares fell 1.3% to $179.59 in premarket trading. This drop came even as the broader market was recovering from a recent technology sector selloff, with futures pointing to a 0.6% gain at the open.

The New York-based company, which makes traditional cigarettes and Zyn nicotine pouches, reported adjusted earnings of $1.70 per share and revenue of $10.36 billion, up 6.8% from a year ago. Earnings matched analyst expectations from FactSet, but revenue was slightly below the $10.38 billion forecast.

The market response shows that investors were expecting even better results because of the stock’s recent gains. Shares had risen 13% this year and 17% in the past month, so there was little room for disappointment.

For the current fiscal year, management expects earnings of $8.38 to $8.53 per share and revenue growth between 5% and 7%. The midpoint of this outlook is higher than Wall Street’s $8.34 estimate, showing confidence in the company’s shift to lower-risk products.

These mixed results highlight the challenges tobacco companies face with regulations and changing consumer preferences, even as new nicotine products become more popular.

This content is provided for general information purposes only and is not to be taken as investment advice nor as a recommendation for any security, investment strategy or investment account.
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