Philip Morris (PM) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Philip Morris (PM) reported $11.44 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 5.5%. EPS of $2.36 for the same period compares to $2.24 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.41 billion, representing a surprise of +0.26%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.61%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.30. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.