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Philip Morris (PM) Tops Q1 Earnings, Ups '18 Earnings View
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM - Free Report) , one of the largest tobacco companies, came out with first-quarter 2018 results, wherein adjusted earnings of $1.00 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 cents and also surged 2% from the prior-year quarter.
Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 has increased by a penny in the last 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding the quarter under review, the company missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 6.1%.
Revenues: Philip Morris generated net sales of $6,896 million that jumped 13.7% year over year. Top-line however missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7,024 million.
Philip Morris International Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Key Events: During the quarter the company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.07.
Outlook: Management has updated its 2018 earnings view owing to anticipated tax benefits. It now anticipates earnings for the fiscal in the range of $5.25-5.40. Excluding a favorable currency impact, the company anticipates adjusted earnings growth of nearly 8-11%. Further, this guidance takes into consideration currency neutral revenue growth of 8%.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Philip Morris has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which is subject to change following the earnings announcement.
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Philip Morris (PM) Tops Q1 Earnings, Ups '18 Earnings View
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM - Free Report) , one of the largest tobacco companies, came out with first-quarter 2018 results, wherein adjusted earnings of $1.00 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 cents and also surged 2% from the prior-year quarter.
Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 has increased by a penny in the last 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding the quarter under review, the company missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 6.1%.
Revenues: Philip Morris generated net sales of $6,896 million that jumped 13.7% year over year. Top-line however missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7,024 million.
Philip Morris International Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Philip Morris International Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Philip Morris International Inc. Quote
Key Events: During the quarter the company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.07.
Outlook: Management has updated its 2018 earnings view owing to anticipated tax benefits. It now anticipates earnings for the fiscal in the range of $5.25-5.40. Excluding a favorable currency impact, the company anticipates adjusted earnings growth of nearly 8-11%. Further, this guidance takes into consideration currency neutral revenue growth of 8%.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Philip Morris has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which is subject to change following the earnings announcement.
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Check back later for our full write up on Philip Morris’s earnings report!
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce ""the world's first trillionaires,"" but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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