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Altria Group (MO) announced its 4Q16 earnings on February 1, 2017. The company posted net revenue of $4.7 billion and EPS (earnings per share) of $5.27.

Philip Morris International (PM), a US-based tobacco company, is set to announce its 4Q16 earnings on February 2, 2017, before the market opens.

Vector Group (VGR) has a market cap of 2.9 billion. It fell 2.0% to close at $22.75 per share on January 19, 2017.

Vector Group (VGR) has a market cap of $2.7 billion. Its stock rose 0.82% to close at $20.97 per share on December 6, 2016.

In 2016, Altria’s share price has risen 7.8% YTD. During the same period, peers Philip Morris and Reynolds American have risen 9.9% and 4.4%, respectively.

According to the WHO, under the current regulatory regimes, the percentage of the cigarette smoking population is expected to fall from 22% to 19% by 2025.

Jefferies has initiated coverage of Philip Morris International with a “hold” rating and set the stock’s price target at $96 per share.

Philip Morris International (PM) has a market cap of $159.4 billion. It fell 1.7% to close at $98.93 per share on September 13, 2016.

Altria Group (MO) has a market cap of $129.7 billion. It fell 1.7% to close at $63.55 per share on September 13, 2016.

Price movement Philip Morris International (PM) has a market cap of $162.2 billion. It rose 3.2% to close at $100.64 per share on September 12, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -1.1%, 1.8%, and 16.9%, respectively, on the same day. PM is trading 0.49% above its 20-day moving average, […]

Philip Morris International (PM) has a market cap of $155.4 billion. It rose by 0.78% to close at $99.17 per share on August 10, 2016.

As a result of decreased operating income, Philip Morris’s (PM) operating margin fell by 2.8% to 41.9% in 1Q16.

The Wall Street consensus analyst expectation for Philip Morris’s adjusted diluted EPS in 2Q16 is $1.19 per share.

Philip Morris International (PM) has a market cap of $160.6 billion. Its stock rose by 1.3% to close at $103.09 per share on July 8, 2016.

Philip Morris International (PM) has a market cap of $151.6 billion. It fell by 4.1% to close at $97.71 per share on June 24, 2016.

Altria’s major strength is its diversified portfolio, which includes wine and beer assets. Altria has the most diverse business model among US peers.

R. J. Reynolds is Reynolds American’s largest operating segment. Its brands include the two best-selling cigarettes in the US, Camel and Pall Mall.

Altria’s business faces threats of high scrutiny, taxation, and regulation. Prohibitions on cigarette sales and smoking bans in public places affect sales.

Altria’s subsidiary Ste. Michelle is a leading producer of Washington state wines. It owns wineries and distributes wines in several regions and countries.

Altria’s R&D expenses for fiscal 2014 were $0.2 billion, or 0.9% of net sales. Its R&D expenses upped by 9.2% in 2014, reflecting a trend toward innovation.

MO’s tobacco business segment consists of smokeable and smokeless tobacco products. The company’s smokeable tobacco companies include PM USA and Middleton.

Philip Morris faces an exceptional level of scrutiny, taxation, and regulation. Global health consciousness and ongoing litigation also pose a threat.

Philip Morris oversees the distribution of tobacco products in more than 180 countries and territories and owns 50 manufacturing facilities across 23 markets.

Incorporated in Virginia in 1987, Philip Morris is a leading tobacco company whose revenue in 2014 was ~$80 billion—$29.8 billion after excise taxes.