Revenue Growth Driven by Pricing and Volume
Total revenue grew 9.1% YoY from $9.3B to $10.1B in Q1 2026, reflecting PM's continued ability to pass through price increases and benefit from its smoke-free product portfolio expansion. Gross profit rose 10.1% to $6.9B, outpacing revenue growth and indicating favorable product mix.
Gross and Operating Margin Expansion
Gross margin improved modestly to 68.1% from 67.4% YoY, while operating margin edged up to 38.4% from 38.1%, demonstrating disciplined cost management even as cost of revenue increased 6.9% to $3.2B. This suggests PM is achieving operating leverage on its revenue base.
Net Income Decline Despite Operating Strength
Net income fell 9.4% YoY to $2.4B from $2.7B, and diluted EPS dropped to $1.56 from $1.72, despite strong operating income growth of 9.8%. This divergence points to increased interest expense, currency headwinds, or other below-the-line charges not captured at the operating level.