Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Philip Morris International Inc. has been given a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by thirteen research firms, with an average 1-year target price of $186.27.
• Despite a recent downgrade from Wall Street Zen, several analysts maintain a buy or overweight rating, with target prices ranging from $195 to $220.
• The company reported a $1.91 EPS last quarter, exceeding expectations, while guidance for Q3 2025 is set between $2.080 and $2.130 EPS.

Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirteen research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $186.2727.

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen cut Philip Morris International from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, August 9th. Barclays dropped their price target on Philip Morris International from $225.00 to $220.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Citigroup reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Tuesday, July 22nd. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating and set a $195.00 target price on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Wednesday, July 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Wednesday, July 9th. They set a "buy" rating and a $220.00 target price on the stock.

Philip Morris International Trading Down 2.5%

Shares of NYSE PM opened at $163.18 on Thursday. Philip Morris International has a 12-month low of $116.12 and a 12-month high of $186.69. The company has a market cap of $254.01 billion, a PE ratio of 31.02, a P/E/G ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.49. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $171.00 and a 200-day simple moving average of $167.08.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The company reported $1.91 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.05. Philip Morris International had a negative return on equity of 120.86% and a net margin of 9.03%.The firm had revenue of $10.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $10.33 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.59 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Philip Morris International has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 2.080-2.130 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Philip Morris International will post 7.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Philip Morris International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 27th were issued a dividend of $1.35 per share. This represents a $5.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 27th. Philip Morris International's payout ratio is currently 102.66%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Philip Morris International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in Philip Morris International in the second quarter worth $25,000. Traub Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Philip Morris International in the second quarter worth $25,000. Abound Wealth Management lifted its position in Philip Morris International by 566.7% during the 2nd quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 160 shares of the company's stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 136 shares during the last quarter. Kelly Lawrence W & Associates Inc. CA acquired a new position in Philip Morris International during the 1st quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Briaud Financial Planning Inc lifted its position in Philip Morris International by 266.7% during the 2nd quarter. Briaud Financial Planning Inc now owns 165 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. 78.63% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Philip Morris International Company Profile

Philip Morris International Inc operates as a tobacco company working to delivers a smoke-free future and evolving portfolio for the long-term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. The company's product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heat-not-burn, vapor, and oral nicotine products primarily under the IQOS and ZYN brands; and consumer accessories, such as lighters and matches.

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