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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$191.10 +0.88 (+0.46%)
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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

$207.00
8.32% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Philip Morris International, the average price target is $207.00. 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 8.32% from the current price of $191.11.
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
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26
3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
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)
10 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$207.00$205.89$192.88$184.91
Forecasted Upside8.32% Upside7.53% Upside7.80% Upside12.84% 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 Upside8.11% Upside156.78% Upside17.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/23/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Faham Baig
Faham Baig
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$182.00 ➝ $193.00+1.34%
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%
7/29/2026Boost 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%
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 Tuesday, September 22, 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 increased its quarterly dividend by 8.8% to $1.60 per share, resulting in an annualized yield of 3.4% based on the current stock price of $187.10, which provides a strong income stream for investors seeking consistent cash flow.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2026 by reporting earnings per share of $2.20, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.05, while revenue grew 10.4% year-over-year to $11.19 billion, indicating robust operational growth.
  • Analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a target price of $205.89, suggesting potential upside from the current trading level of $187.10 as institutions like Nykredit A S continue to establish new positions in the company.
  • Philip Morris International Inc. has a low beta of 0.37, meaning the stock is significantly less volatile than the broader market, which can help stabilize a portfolio during periods of economic uncertainty or market turbulence.
  • The company is successfully expanding its portfolio beyond traditional cigarettes through smoke-free products such as IQOS and ZYN, which supports its long-term growth strategy and helps mitigate risks associated with the declining traditional tobacco market.

Philip Morris International
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.88, which is relatively high compared to many other consumer staple companies, potentially limiting the margin of safety for new investors entering the position.
  • Philip Morris International Inc. has a high dividend payout ratio of 84.48%, meaning the company is distributing a large portion of its earnings to shareholders, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth initiatives or absorb unexpected financial shocks.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the company trimmed its full-year 2026 earnings per share guidance to a range of $8.26 to $8.41, which is below the previous consensus estimate of $8.40, signaling potential headwinds in the latter part of the fiscal year.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with the CEO and CFO both selling significant blocks of shares in February 2026, which some investors may interpret as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation potential.
  • The company faces ongoing regulatory and public health scrutiny regarding its tobacco and nicotine products, which poses a persistent risk to its brand reputation and could lead to stricter regulations that impact profitability.

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 $207.00, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $180.00.

12 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PM shares.

According to analysts, Philip Morris International's stock has a predicted upside of 8.32% 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 9/23/2026.
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