Philip Morris International Inc. soared to a record after reporting better-than-expected profit driven by sales of Zyn nicotine pouches.

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.

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.