Altria vs. Philip Morris: Which Stock Smokes Out Better Returns?

Key Takeaways Altria's on! shipments rose 26.5% in Q2, lifting oral tobacco share to 8.7% and boosting margins.Philip Morris lifted 2025 EPS guidance to $7.43-$7.56, targeting 13-15% year-over-year growth.Philip Morris achieved $500M in cost savings in H1 2025, advancing toward a $2B efficiency goal.Altria Group, Inc. ((MO) and Philip Morris International Inc. ((PM) stand as two of the most recognized names in the global tobacco industry. While Altria primarily operates within the United States, Philip Morr ...