Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$164.68 -0.59 (-0.36%)

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$165.53 +0.85 (+0.52%)

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Philip Morris International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
11

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Philip Morris International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for PM.

Consensus Price Target

$186.73
13.39% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Philip Morris International, the average price target is $186.73. The highest price target for PM is $225.00, while the lowest price target for PM is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.39% from the current price of $164.68.

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PM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/24/24 to 7/24/25	1 Month Ago 6/24/24 to 6/24/25	3 Months Ago 4/25/24 to 4/25/25	1 Year Ago 7/25/23 to 7/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$186.73	$176.80	$163.00	$105.56
Forecasted Upside	13.39% Upside	-4.19% Downside	-4.22% Downside	-5.28% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

PM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Philip Morris International Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Philip Morris International	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.92	2.54	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.39% Upside	55.88% Upside	9.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/23/2025	Needham & Company LLC 2 of 5 stars	Gerald Pascarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$195.00	+17.47%
7/22/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Gaurav Jain Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
7/22/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Simon Hales Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
7/14/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	F. Baig Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$170.00 ➝ $181.00	-0.02%
7/10/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jared Dinges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$175.00 ➝ $190.00	+5.09%
7/9/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Mundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$220.00	+23.83%
6/4/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Lewandowski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$182.00 ➝ $200.00	+9.64%
4/24/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Serotta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $182.00	+7.77%
4/24/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$168.00 ➝ $186.00	+10.41%
3/14/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Coleman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
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10/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$118.00 ➝ $135.00	+11.21%
9/26/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$126.00 ➝ $140.00	+15.77%
2/13/2024	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold	$87.50	-2.78%
11/16/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$95.00	+3.56%

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Should I Buy Philip Morris International Stock? PM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Philip Morris International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Philip Morris International
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Philip Morris International Inc.:

The current stock price is around $177, which reflects a strong market position and potential for growth.
Recent earnings reports show that the company has consistently beaten consensus estimates, indicating robust financial health and effective management.
Philip Morris International Inc. has a significant market capitalization, which suggests stability and investor confidence in its long-term prospects.
The company is actively transitioning towards a smoke-free future, diversifying its product portfolio beyond traditional tobacco, which may attract socially conscious investors.
With a recent quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share, the company offers a competitive yield, appealing to income-focused investors.

Philip Morris International
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Philip Morris International Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a high dividend payout ratio, which may raise concerns about sustainability if earnings do not continue to grow.
Negative return on equity indicates that the company may not be effectively using its equity to generate profits, which could deter potential investors.
Market volatility and regulatory pressures in the tobacco industry could impact future performance and profitability.
Despite recent growth, the company still faces challenges in shifting consumer preferences away from traditional tobacco products.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some holding a "hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's future performance.

PM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Philip Morris International is $186.73, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.
: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Philip Morris International in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PM shares.
: According to analysts, Philip Morris International's stock has a predicted upside of 13.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Philip Morris International's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Philip Morris International has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Needham & Company LLC, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Philip Morris International more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Philip Morris International is 2.92 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how PM compares to other companies.

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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target