Zacks Highlights Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Altria Amid Tobacco Industry Headwinds

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Zacks Equity Research has identified Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, and Altria Group as tobacco stocks worth watching despite persistent pressure on cigarette volumes, elevated costs, and a rapidly evolving product landscape. The Zacks Tobacco industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 217, placing it in the bottom 12% of more than 247 Zacks industries, with the consensus estimate for the industry's current financial-year earnings having decreased 0.5% since the beginning of April 2026. Over the past year, the industry has gained 5.4%, underperforming the S&P 500's 29.5% rise but outperforming the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector's 0.6% growth, and it currently trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 15.52X. Philip Morris, a Zacks Rank #3 stock, has seen its 2026 and 2027 earnings per share estimates remain unchanged at $8.43 and $9.23 respectively, while its shares have fallen 1.8% in the past year. British American Tobacco, also a Zacks Rank #3, has had its 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates edge down to $4.81 and $5.22, yet its shares have jumped 20.5% over the same period. Altria Group, another Zacks Rank #3, has maintained 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates of $5.68 and $5.87, with its shares surging 15.9% in the past year.

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