Which Cigarette Maker Will Outperform?

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Cigarette makers posted sluggish earnings reports over the past week. For the most part their profits were down, their sales were falling and their shipment orders were weak.

Still, almost all say there is good news ahead, and several of the companies lifted earnings guidance.

If you believe the cigarette industry is in for a turnaround, which of these companies -- Altria (MO Quote), Philip Morris International (PM Quote), Reyolds American (RAI Quote)or Lorillard(LO Quote) -- will be the first to post some sales gains?

Which cigarette company is most likely to light up a sales gain first?
	Lorillard Altria Philip Morris International Reynolds American

-- Reported by Jeanine Poggi in New York

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