Inceptionr LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Inceptionr LLC raised its holdings in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 54.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 13,464 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,738 shares during the quarter. Philip Morris International makes up 0.5% of Inceptionr LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $2,226,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in Philip Morris International by 31.1% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 8,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,027,000 after acquiring an additional 2,023 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,097 shares of the company’s stock worth $252,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 53.7% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,027,000 after purchasing an additional 1,970 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Philip Morris International in the second quarter worth $2,454,000. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Philip Morris International by 2,280.0% in the second quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 357 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,000 after purchasing an additional 342 shares in the last quarter. 78.63% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Philip Morris International Trading Down 1.6%

NYSE:PM opened at $191.13 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $297.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.46, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.38. Philip Morris International Inc. has a 12 month low of $142.11 and a 12 month high of $199.78. The business’s 50-day moving average is $182.72 and its 200 day moving average is $175.34.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.15. Philip Morris International had a net margin of 13.05% and a negative return on equity of 163.41%. The company had revenue of $11.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.60 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.89 earnings per share. Philip Morris International’s quarterly revenue was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. Philip Morris International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.25 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Philip Morris International Inc. will post 8.37 earnings per share for the current year.

Philip Morris International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued a $1.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. Philip Morris International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 82.70%.

Key Stories Impacting Philip Morris International

Here are the key news stories impacting Philip Morris International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Philip Morris beat Q2 estimates, reporting adjusted EPS of $2.20 on revenue of $11.19 billion, both above expectations, while smoke-free products like IQOS, ZYN, and VEEV drove growth and margin expansion. Philip Morris Trimmed Guidance, But Its Growth Story Looks Unshaken
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts turned more constructive after the earnings release, including Stifel raising its price target to $205, Needham lifting its target to $215, and BTIG upgrading the stock to strong-buy. Analyst updates on Philip Morris price targets
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s smoke-free business continues to gain traction, with one report noting smoke-free products now make up 42% of revenue, supporting the long-term growth story. Philip Morris: The First $11 Billion Quarter Won’t Be The Last
• Neutral Sentiment: Management raised investment in ZYN and highlighted strong nicotine pouch momentum, which supports growth but also signals higher spending to sustain it. Philip Morris to lift Zyn investment, cigarette demand drives earnings beat
• Negative Sentiment: Philip Morris trimmed full-year EPS guidance, citing currency pressure and costs tied to Middle East conflict, which is weighing on enthusiasm despite the strong quarter. Philip Morris Trims Forecast on Currencies, Iran War Costs

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Needham & Company LLC lifted their target price on shares of Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on Philip Morris International from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. UBS Group boosted their price target on Philip Morris International from $168.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $201.44.

Philip Morris International Company Profile

Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE: PM) is a global tobacco company that manufactures and sells cigarettes, other nicotine-containing products and a growing portfolio of smoke-free alternatives for adult smokers. The firm traces its corporate roots to the 19th century Philip Morris enterprise and was established as an independent, publicly traded company following a 2008 separation from what is now Altria. Since the spin-off, the company has focused on serving international markets outside the United States.

PMI’s product mix includes traditional combustible cigarettes as well as smoke-free offerings such as heated tobacco systems and other reduced-risk products.