Philip Morris International 8-K

PositiveGuidance raised

Currency alone lifts 2026 adjusted EPS guidance as IQOS leads continued smoke-free growth.

Filed 2026-09-08 09:46 ET

Summary

Investor-conference presentation with updated 2026 and Q3 adjusted EPS guidance. PMI raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS forecast for currency only. The presentation also cited continued smoke-free growth, led by IQOS, alongside robust combustibles performance.

Key Figures

  • Smoke-free trends: Japan consumer offtake recovery was in line with expectations, with October pricing confirmed; PMI cited strong multicategory growth in international markets, including VEEV and ZYN.
  • U.S. ZYN: the range is expanding, with 3mg and 6mg dry variants transitioning to 20 pouches per can in Q4 2026.
  • Favorable currency contributes $0.24 to 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance and $0.01 to Q3 guidance.

Guidance

Metric Period Guidance Prior Direction
Adjusted diluted EPS, non-GAAP FY2026 $8.35-$8.50; 10.7%-12.7% growth — Raised for currency only
Adjusted diluted EPS excluding currency, non-GAAP FY2026 $8.11-$8.26; 7.5%-9.5% growth — —
Adjusted diluted EPS, non-GAAP Q3 2026 $2.29-$2.34 — —

Investor Takeaways

  • Watch Q3 adjusted diluted EPS against the forecast, alongside Japan offtake and the confirmed October pricing.
  • Track the Q4 U.S. ZYN portfolio transition and whether smoke-free growth remains broad-based.

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