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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$187.58 -0.36 (-0.19%)
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Philip Morris International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
10

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, 2 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for PM.

Consensus Price Target

$205.89
9.76% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Philip Morris International, the average price target is $205.89. The highest price target for PM is $225.00, while the lowest price target for PM is $180.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.76% from the current price of $187.58.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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PM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$205.89$205.89$192.88$186.27
Forecasted Upside9.76% Upside10.28% Upside7.96% Upside14.15% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

PM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PM Price Targets by Month

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Philip Morris International Stock vs. The Competition

TypePhilip Morris InternationalConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.32% Upside144.65% Upside14.18% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
7/30/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Simon Hales
Simon Hales
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $225.00+16.67%
7/29/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Gaurav Jain
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $225.00+12.31%
7/24/2026 Set TargetBuy$221.00+14.28%
7/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $215.00+10.44%
7/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$195.00 ➝ $205.00+6.09%
7/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $215.00+10.44%
7/2/2026Boost TargetNeutral$168.00 ➝ $182.00+2.58%
5/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
1/20/2026DowngradeBuyHold$220.00 ➝ $180.00+3.65%
11/26/2025Lower TargetOverweight$190.00 ➝ $185.00+17.88%
10/22/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/4/2025 Initiated CoverageOutperform
3/14/2025UpgradeHoldBuy
10/1/2024 Boost TargetBuy$118.00 ➝ $135.00+11.21%

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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, September 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Philip Morris International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Philip Morris International
Bull Case

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

  • Philip Morris International Inc. recently reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $2.20 compared to the consensus estimate of $2.05, while revenue of $11.19 billion also exceeded the projected $10.60 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its products.
  • The stock currently trades at $188.33, which is below the consensus price target of $205.89 set by analysts who maintain a Moderate Buy rating, suggesting there is still potential for price appreciation as the market digests the company's recent earnings beats and guidance.
  • Philip Morris International Inc. offers a dividend yield of 3.06%, providing a steady income stream for investors, supported by a recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.47 per share that was issued to shareholders of record in late June 2026.
  • Several major financial institutions, including Needham, Stifel Nicolaus, and Morgan Stanley, recently raised their price targets on the stock in late July 2026, with targets ranging from $205.00 to $215.00, reflecting increased confidence in the company's growth trajectory and valuation.
  • The company has successfully transitioned its portfolio to include a growing mix of smoke-free alternatives, such as heated tobacco systems and vapor products, which are driving revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year and positioning the firm for long-term sustainability in a changing regulatory environment.

Philip Morris International
Bear Case

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

  • Philip Morris International Inc. has a high dividend payout ratio of 84.48%, meaning the company is distributing a significant portion of its earnings to shareholders, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth initiatives or absorb unexpected financial shocks.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 27.06, which is relatively high for a company in the tobacco sector, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued relative to its current earnings power and leaving little margin for error if growth slows.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the company issued Q3 2026 guidance of $2.20 to $2.25 per share, which is below the consensus estimate of $2.43, suggesting that management expects a deceleration in earnings growth in the coming quarter.
  • Philip Morris International Inc. reported a negative return on equity of 163.41% for the recent quarter, a metric that indicates the company is not generating positive returns on its shareholders' equity, which can be a sign of financial inefficiency or accounting complexities that deter value-focused investors.
  • Large institutional investors such as Fundsmith LLP significantly reduced their holdings in the second quarter, selling over 2.1 million shares, which may signal a lack of confidence among major long-term holders regarding the stock's future performance or valuation.

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 $205.89, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $180.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Philip Morris International in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PM shares.

According to analysts, Philip Morris International's stock has a predicted upside of 9.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Philip Morris International has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BTIG Research, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Philip Morris International more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Philip Morris International is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Philip Morris International analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/17/2026.
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