Philip Morris International Inc. reported better-than expected profit, as sales of Zyn nicotine pouches rose more than 25% last year.The tobacco maker, which sells Marlboro cigarettes outside the US but is shifting toward smoke-free products,

(Reuters) -Cigarette maker Philip Morris International on Thursday forecast 2025 profit above estimates after recording better-than-expected quarterly results on the back of strong demand for its smoking alternatives such as ZYN nicotine pouches.

Philip Morris International posted higher-than-expected revenue in its fourth quarter as its Zyn nicotine pouches continued to power results.

Philip Morris International Inc.’s stock touched a record high on Thursday after the company issued a profit outlook that topped Wall Street analyst expectations on strength in its smokeless-tobacco products. Philip Morris cited growth in Iqos, its inhalable smoke-free product, as well as Zyn nicotine pouches, which won FDA authorization in 2024.

Cigarette maker Philip Morris International posted better-than-expected fourth quarter results, driven by strong demand for its smoking alternatives such as ZYN nicotine pouches, sending its shares up nearly 8% on Thursday.