What Drove Philip Morris’s Earnings in 1Q18?
Philip Morris International (PM) posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1 in 1Q18, 2.0% higher than its EPS of $0.98 in 1Q17, and higher than analysts’ expectation of $0.90. In 1Q18, the company’s EPS were driven by revenue growth and currency exchange, and partially offset by net margin contraction.