Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Julie Johnson sold shares of Philip Morris International stock valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on July 22nd, 2025.
• Philip Morris International reported $1.91 earnings per share for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates of $1.86.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share, reflecting an annualized yield of 3.2% and a payout ratio of 102.66%.

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Philip Morris International Inc. NYSE: PM. In a filing disclosed on August 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Philip Morris International stock on July 22nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)" account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 7/29/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT on 7/29/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 7/25/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Packaging Corporation of America NYSE: PKG on 7/25/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Chevron NYSE: CVX on 7/25/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Exxon Mobil NYSE: XOM on 7/25/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 7/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of CME Group NASDAQ: CME on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of BlackRock NYSE: BLK on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Packaging Corporation of America NYSE: PKG on 7/22/2025.

Philip Morris International Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of NYSE PM opened at $166.19 on Friday. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $174.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $164.79. Philip Morris International Inc. has a 52-week low of $116.12 and a 52-week high of $186.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $258.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.42 and a beta of 0.48.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The company reported $1.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.05. Philip Morris International had a net margin of 9.03% and a negative return on equity of 120.86%. The firm had revenue of $10.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $10.33 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.59 earnings per share. Philip Morris International's revenue was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Philip Morris International Inc. will post 7.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Philip Morris International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Friday, June 27th were paid a dividend of $1.35 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 27th. This represents a $5.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.2%. Philip Morris International's dividend payout ratio is 102.66%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently commented on the stock. KGI Securities assumed coverage on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Monday, August 4th. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Philip Morris International from $225.00 to $220.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. 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 price objective on the stock. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $195.00 price target on shares of Philip Morris International in a report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Philip Morris International from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, August 9th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $186.27.

Institutional Trading of Philip Morris International

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

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson's career experience includes working as an attorney.

About Philip Morris International

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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