Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$165.22 -0.66 (-0.40%)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
12

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for PM.

Consensus Price Target

$186.27
12.74% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Philip Morris International, the average price target is $186.27. The highest price target for PM is $220.00, while the lowest price target for PM is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.74% from the current price of $165.22.

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PM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/14/24 to 8/14/25	1 Month Ago 7/15/24 to 7/15/25	3 Months Ago 5/16/24 to 5/16/25	1 Year Ago 8/15/23 to 8/14/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 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	$186.27	$186.73	$166.33	$109.80
Forecasted Upside	12.74% Upside	3.23% Upside	-2.37% Downside	-6.31% 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	2.55	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.57% Upside	110.13% Upside	11.72% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very 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
8/4/2025	KGI Securities 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
7/30/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Gaurav Jain Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$225.00 ➝ $220.00	+34.70%
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	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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	Boost 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%
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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
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 Tuesday, August 12, 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 $170, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the tobacco sector.
Philip Morris International Inc. has demonstrated strong earnings performance, recently reporting earnings per share that exceeded analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $265 billion, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the market.
With a dividend yield of 3.2%, investors can benefit from regular income, making it an attractive option for those seeking dividend-paying stocks.
Philip Morris International Inc. is actively transitioning towards a smoke-free future, diversifying its product portfolio beyond traditional tobacco, which may enhance long-term growth potential.

Philip Morris International
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative return on equity, which suggests that it may not be effectively generating profits from its equity base, raising concerns about management efficiency.
Despite a recent increase in revenue, it fell short of analyst estimates, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
The high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.40 may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
With a dividend payout ratio exceeding 100%, there are concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments, especially if earnings do not continue to grow.
The tobacco industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and changing consumer preferences, which could impact future sales and profitability.

PM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Philip Morris International is $186.27, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.
: 13 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 12 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 12.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Philip Morris International's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Philip Morris International has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KGI Securities, 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 2.55. Learn more on how PM compares to other companies.

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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target