Sharemaestro company-news research for Philip Morris International Inc (PM), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Measured evidence

Company news sentiment

PM news sentiment

Philip Morris International Inc

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score58Neutral is 50
Constructive news tone 52/100 evidence confidence 98% direct company focus 91 current stories across 24 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 189.57week of 7 Aug 2026
Main news subjectEarnings86/100 share of current news
News data statusHealthy45 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Constructive news tone

The score uses 91 current company stories from 24 publishers.

Observed headline tone61/100 Published 30-day score58/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Philip Morris International Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day MarketWatch · 13 Aug 2026 20:39

What supports the score

Direct evidence

91 current stories are mapped specifically to PM.

Source breadth

The score uses 24 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

Story agreement

The current stories agree at 81/100.

What limits the score

No major limit stands out.

58/100
News scoreConstructive news tone
52/100
Confidencebuilding confidence
98%/100
Company news91 company stories
81/100
Story agreement19/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
16 Jul: 4 stories17 Jul: 5 stories18 Jul: 3 stories19 Jul: 2 stories20 Jul: 3 stories21 Jul: 3 stories22 Jul: 4 stories23 Jul: 5 stories24 Jul: 1 stories25 Jul: 3 stories26 Jul: 5 stories27 Jul: 6 stories28 Jul: 5 stories29 Jul: 1 stories30 Jul: 7 stories31 Jul: 4 stories02 Aug: 2 stories03 Aug: 2 stories04 Aug: 1 stories05 Aug: 2 stories06 Aug: 5 stories07 Aug: 1 stories08 Aug: 1 stories09 Aug: 3 stories10 Aug: 2 stories11 Aug: 1 stories12 Aug: 1 stories13 Aug: 1 stories 16 Jul: tone 75, 4 stories17 Jul: tone 67, 5 stories18 Jul: tone 60, 3 stories19 Jul: tone 68, 2 stories20 Jul: tone 67, 3 stories21 Jul: tone 76, 3 stories22 Jul: tone 45, 4 stories23 Jul: tone 71, 5 stories24 Jul: tone 71, 1 stories25 Jul: tone 51, 3 stories26 Jul: tone 72, 5 stories27 Jul: tone 74, 6 stories28 Jul: tone 75, 5 stories29 Jul: tone 32, 1 stories30 Jul: tone 57, 7 stories31 Jul: tone 77, 4 stories02 Aug: tone 63, 2 stories03 Aug: tone 52, 2 stories04 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories05 Aug: tone 75, 2 stories06 Aug: tone 67, 5 stories07 Aug: tone 57, 1 stories08 Aug: tone 66, 1 stories09 Aug: tone 57, 3 stories10 Aug: tone 37, 2 stories11 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories12 Aug: tone 75, 1 stories13 Aug: tone 69, 1 stories 95505
16 Jul31 Jul14 Aug
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence47
2.34 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
24 independent publishers
Company relevance98
share tied directly to this company
Freshness39
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement81
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix61
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

News score and weekly price over 26 weeks

Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
13 Feb 2026: close 185.84, indexed 100.020 Feb 2026: close 181.76, indexed 97.827 Feb 2026: close 185.16, indexed 99.606 Mar 2026: close 168.46, indexed 90.713 Mar 2026: close 173.1, indexed 93.120 Mar 2026: close 163.11, indexed 87.827 Mar 2026: close 163.54, indexed 88.003 Apr 2026: close 158.1, indexed 85.110 Apr 2026: close 160.45, indexed 86.317 Apr 2026: close 157.79, indexed 84.924 Apr 2026: close 162.86, indexed 87.601 May 2026: close 165.02, indexed 88.808 May 2026: close 169.6, indexed 91.315 May 2026: close 188.06, indexed 101.222 May 2026: close 187.45, indexed 100.929 May 2026: close 175.93, indexed 94.705 Jun 2026: close 176.84, indexed 95.212 Jun 2026: close 182.8, indexed 98.419 Jun 2026: close 176.95, indexed 95.226 Jun 2026: close 180.77, indexed 97.303 Jul 2026: close 182.27, indexed 98.110 Jul 2026: close 181.62, indexed 97.717 Jul 2026: close 192.98, indexed 103.824 Jul 2026: close 193.0, indexed 103.931 Jul 2026: close 190.82, indexed 102.707 Aug 2026: close 189.57, indexed 102.0 26 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 180.77, 10 stories5003 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 182.27, 22 stories5010 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 181.62, 30 stories5017 Jul 2026: news score 62, close 192.98, 51 stories6224 Jul 2026: news score 60, close 193.0, 68 stories6031 Jul 2026: news score 62, close 190.82, 87 stories6207 Aug 2026: news score 61, close 189.57, 90 stories61
13 Feb15 May07 Aug
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+2.0%latest close 189.57
News score change+11first to latest comparable week
One-week response-0.7%Price digesting
Fair-value position+43.8%Materially above fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
07 Aug 202661USD 189.57-0.7%
31 Jul 202662USD 190.82-1.1%
24 Jul 202660USD 193.0+0.0%
17 Jul 202662USD 192.98+6.3%
10 Jul 202650USD 181.62-0.4%
03 Jul 202650USD 182.27+0.8%
26 Jun 202650USD 180.77+2.2%
Sentiment confirms active trendPositive but stretched

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings6269 stories · 76%
Market update5317 stories · 19%
Analyst action794 stories · 4%
Guidance501 stories · 1%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

61/100 independence
MarketBeat6842 stories · 46%
MarketWatch469 stories · 10%
Market source665 stories · 5%
Stock Titan384 stories · 4%
TradingKey604 stories · 4%
TradingView693 stories · 3%
GuruFocus523 stories · 3%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Financial Markets72Earnings71Finance38Retail Wholesale13Economy Macro13Manufacturing8Life Sciences6Real Estate2Economy Fiscal1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

52 comparable readings · 54 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+650 to 56 · Strengthening
Observed range50–6350 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth98stories at latest stored reading · +96
Confidence47/100Measured · +20
20 Jun50 neutral13 Aug 23:59
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
13 Aug 23:5956+047/100 (-2)98 (0)Measured
12 Aug 23:5956+149/100 (-2)98 (0)Measured
11 Aug 23:5955+051/100 (-3)98 (+1)Measured
10 Aug 23:5955-454/100 (+4)97 (+4)Measured
09 Aug 23:5959-250/100 (+1)93 (+3)Measured
08 Aug 23:5961+049/100 (-1)90 (0)Measured
07 Aug 23:5961-150/100 (-4)90 (0)Measured
06 Aug 23:5962+154/100 (+3)90 (+4)Measured

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 61-90 of the newest 90 · 91 current

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#6146Tone
ReutersDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris beats second-quarter sales estimates

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast for the third time this year due to increased competition in tobacco products and negative currency swings, with shares down 1% in premarket trading. Despite facing competition, the company plans to invest in its Zyn nicotine pouches following recent regulatory approval. Philip Morris's second-quarter revenue of $11.19 billion, however, exceeded analysts' estimates.

EarningsRetail Wholesale
Published
22 Jul 2026 11:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance cut, Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.5% · 22.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6235Tone
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) details Q2 2026 results and EPS outlook

Philip Morris International reported strong underlying results for Q2 2026, with net revenues reaching $11.2 billion, up 10.4%, and adjusted diluted EPS rising 15.2% to $2.20. The growth was significantly driven by its smoke-free products, which accounted for approximately 42% of total net revenues. However, reported diluted EPS declined 7.7% due to a $511 million non-cash impairment of its RBH equity investment, and the U.S. segment showed weakness with a 0.7% net revenue decline.

EarningsEconomy Macro
Published
22 Jul 2026 11:02
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating deterioration
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.4% · 22.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6375Tone
www.marketscreener.comDirect company coverageStored article

Earnings Flash (PM) Philip Morris International Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $11.19B, vs. FactSet Est of $10.60B

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) reported its second-quarter revenue as $11.19 billion, significantly surpassing the FactSet estimate of $10.60 billion. This financial update indicates stronger-than-expected performance for the company in Q2. The report also highlights the company's Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.20 per share, which also beat the FactSet estimate of $2.03.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
22 Jul 2026 07:05
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.5% · 22.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6466Tone
GuruFocusDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris (PM) and Altria (MO) Prepare for Q2 Earnings Repor

Philip Morris International (PM) and Altria Group (MO) are set to release their second-quarter earnings, with PM reporting on July 24th after market close. Analysts expect PM to report a consensus EPS of $2.05, representing a 7.3% year-over-year growth, driven by its focus on the smoke-free sector. Despite strong profitability and growth metrics, concerns exist regarding PM's financial strength and recent insider selling activity.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
21 Jul 2026 16:03
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Shared story · 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.2% · 23.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6571Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Convergence Investment Partners LLC Raises Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Convergence Investment Partners LLC significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by 70.9% in the first quarter, now owning 22,756 shares valued at $3.76 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in the company, which reported strong first-quarter earnings, exceeding analyst expectations, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share. Analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for PM with a consensus price target of $194.62.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinanceRetail WholesaleEconomy Macro
Published
21 Jul 2026 08:25
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.4% · 23.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6686Tone
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris (PM) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect

Philip Morris International (PM) is set to report its Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting a 4.6% year-on-year revenue growth. The company previously exceeded revenue and EPS expectations in Q1, and analysts have largely maintained their estimates for the upcoming report. Peers in the consumer staples segment, like Constellation Brands and WD-40, have shown mixed Q2 results, with overall positive investor sentiment in the sector.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
21 Jul 2026 03:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Operating growth
Company focus
Shared story · 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.4% · 24.1d old
Duplicates
4 consolidated
#6769Tone
Philip Morris InternationalDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International Inc. 2026 Second-Quarter Results

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) delivered strong second-quarter 2026 results, with close to 8% organic top-line growth and over $11 billion in net revenues. The company's smoke-free business generated 42% of total net revenues in the first half of the year, driven by the strong performance of IQOS and other smoke-free categories like VEEV. PMI also reported exceeding expectations in its combustible business and strong sequential improvement in the U.S. with ZYN shipments increasing by 2%.

EarningsFinanceLife SciencesRetail Wholesale
Published
20 Jul 2026 16:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 24.5d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#6866Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Hollencrest Capital Management Sells 14,816 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Hollencrest Capital Management recently reduced its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 12.0%, selling 14,816 shares and leaving it with 108,317 shares valued at approximately $17.9 million. Despite this sale, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $194.62. Philip Morris International also reported strong first-quarter earnings, exceeding expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share, yielding 3.1%.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
20 Jul 2026 10:39
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 24.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6966Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

WCM Investment Management LLC Trims Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

WCM Investment Management LLC reduced its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by 0.2% in the first quarter, though PM remains its 5th largest holding, valued at approximately $1.78 billion. Despite this slight trim, Philip Morris International recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share. Several other institutional investors, including Vanguard Group Inc. and Capital World Investors, significantly increased their holdings in PM during the fourth quarter.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinanceRetail Wholesale
Published
20 Jul 2026 10:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 24.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7050Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Swiss National Bank Acquires 302,900 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

The Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. by 7.1% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 302,900 shares and bringing its total ownership to 4,568,400 shares valued at over $755 million. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company. Analysts currently rate Philip Morris International as a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $194.62, and the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
19 Jul 2026 10:11
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.1% · 25.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7175Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd Has $25.87 Million Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International (PM) by 27.1% in Q1, bringing its total holdings to 156,933 shares valued at $25.87 million. Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for PM, with an average price target of $194.62, while the company recently exceeded earnings expectations and announced a quarterly dividend. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Philip Morris International during recent quarters.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinance
Published
19 Jul 2026 09:57
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 25.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7250Tone
Market sourceDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International (PM) Is Up 6.3% After FDA Grants ZYN Modified Risk Status - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Philip Morris International (PM) saw its stock rise by 6.3% after the U.S. FDA granted ZYN smoke-free nicotine pouches modified risk tobacco product status, recognizing that switching from cigarettes to ZYN reduces exposure to harmful chemicals. This decision positions ZYN as the first and only nicotine pouch brand with this status in the U.S., strengthening PMI's smoke-free portfolio alongside the renewed modified risk status for IQOS and HEETS. The article explores how this regulatory approval may impact PMI's growth narrative and risk profile, especially in its efforts to offset declining traditional cigarette sales.

EarningsFinancial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
18 Jul 2026 10:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · <0.1% · 26.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7366Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Heartland Bank & Trust Co Buys 7,586 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Heartland Bank & Trust Co significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) during the first quarter, adding 7,586 shares to now own 9,757 shares valued at $1.61 million. This move comes as Philip Morris International reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with EPS of $1.96 and revenue of $10.15 billion, alongside a 9.1% year-over-year revenue increase. The company also declared a $1.47 per share quarterly dividend, reflecting a 3.1% yield, while analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $194.62.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
18 Jul 2026 10:01
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.2% · 26.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7458Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC Sells 5,470 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC reduced its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by 5.5% in the first quarter, selling 5,470 shares. Despite this, the firm still holds 94,642 shares valued at approximately $15.65 million. Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for PM with an average price target of $194.62, following strong quarterly results and a declared quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinanceEconomy Macro
Published
18 Jul 2026 08:34
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.1% · 26.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7575Tone
Investing.com NigeriaDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris stock reaches all-time high at 193.16 USD By Investing.com

Philip Morris International Inc. stock has reached an all-time high of $193.16, currently trading at $192.95. This milestone follows a 7.65% increase over the past year and a 20.4% year-to-date performance. Upcoming events include an earnings report on July 22, with analysts from Bank of America and UBS maintaining positive outlooks and increased price targets for the tobacco giant.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
17 Jul 2026 13:44
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 27.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7657Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC Takes Position in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC has acquired a new position in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM), purchasing 26,949 shares valued at approximately $4.46 million, making it their 21st-largest holding. The investment firm is among several institutional investors modifying their holdings in the company. Philip Morris International recently reported strong quarterly results, exceeding analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinance
Published
17 Jul 2026 10:25
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.1% · 27.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7750Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. Sells 10,945 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by 74.9% in the first quarter, selling 10,945 shares and retaining 3,661 shares valued at $605,000. Despite this, institutional ownership of PM remains high at 78.63%, and several other institutional investors increased their positions. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $194.62, following PM's stronger-than-expected earnings and a recently declared quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinance
Published
17 Jul 2026 09:27
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · <0.1% · 27.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7850Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International Inc. $PM Holdings Raised by Bessemer Group Inc.

Bessemer Group Inc. significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 22.8% during the first quarter, now owning 881,714 shares valued at $145.78 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings. The company has an average "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average price target of $194.62, and recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
17 Jul 2026 08:29
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · <0.1% · 27.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7972Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International Inc. $PM Shares Purchased by Assetmark Inc.

Assetmark Inc. significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International (PM) by 12.6% in the first quarter, now owning 709,810 shares valued at $117.4 million. The company reported strong Q1 results, exceeding EPS and revenue expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share. Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for PM, with a consensus price target of $194.62.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinanceRetail Wholesale
Published
17 Jul 2026 07:31
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.2% · 27.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#8072Tone
TradingKeyDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International Inc Stock (PM) Moved Up by 3.41% on Jul 16: What Investors Need To Know

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) saw its stock rise by 3.41% on July 16, driven by strong quarterly financial results that surpassed expectations and an upward revision of its full-year earnings guidance. The company's successful transition to its smoke-free portfolio, particularly with IQOS and ZYN, is yielding higher returns, while effective cost management and pricing power are protecting margins. Analysts have shown increased bullish sentiment, raising price targets and ratings, contributing to the stock's positive performance.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
16 Jul 2026 18:15
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.2% · 28.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#8169Tone
MarketWatchDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) saw its stock rally by 4.95% to $189.84, outperforming the broader market on a day when the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both fell. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for the company's stock. The positive performance occurred despite a generally dismal trading session for the market.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
16 Jul 2026 16:32
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.2% · 28.5d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#8261Tone
GuruFocusDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris International Inc (PM) Stock Up 5.0% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 86/100

Philip Morris International Inc (PM) shares increased by 5.0% to $189.84, but GuruFocus's GF Value™ suggests the stock is overvalued by 32.4% compared to its intrinsic estimate of $143.38. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 86/100, indicating solid fundamentals especially in profitability and growth, its valuation and financial strength ranks are moderate. The absence of insider transactions over the last three months further indicates a lack of strong insider sentiment regarding the current valuation.

Financial Markets
Published
16 Jul 2026 16:10
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Negative valuation view, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · <0.1% · 28.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#8382Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Wealthfront Advisers LLC Raises Position in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Wealthfront Advisers LLC increased its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. by 3.5% in the first quarter, bringing its total holdings to 199,970 shares valued at approximately $33.1 million. Other major institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. and Capital World Investors also boosted their positions, with institutions and hedge funds owning 78.63% of PM stock. Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook with a "Moderate Buy" rating and a consensus target price of $194.62, following the company's recent earnings beat and a declared quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
16 Jul 2026 10:42
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 28.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#8450Tone
Investing.com NigeriaDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris shares may move 4.9% on July 22 earnings report

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) shares could experience a 4.9% movement around its July 22 earnings report, according to options data. Historically, the stock's actual price changes around earnings have varied significantly from the implied moves suggested by options data. The article highlights past earnings movements, showing instances where the stock either overperformed or underperformed the implied volatility.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
15 Jul 2026 16:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear positive or negative phrase
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · <0.1% · 29.5d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#8566Tone
MoomooDirect company coverageStored article

Press Release: Philip Morris International to Host Webcast of 2026 Second-Quarter and First Six-Months Results

Philip Morris International will host a webcast to discuss its 2026 second-quarter and first six-month financial results. The article also mentions Unity Software's fourth-quarter performance, where its revenue of $609 million beat estimates but the company reported a loss of 66 cents per share.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
15 Jul 2026 14:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.1% · 29.6d old
Duplicates
4 consolidated
#8688Tone
Market sourceDirect company coverageStored article

Philip Morris (PM) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Philip Morris (PM) is expected to announce a year-over-year increase in earnings and revenue for the quarter ending June 2026. While the company has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.69% indicating potential for an earnings beat, its Zacks Rank #4 makes it difficult to conclusively predict a positive surprise. Historically, Philip Morris has consistently beaten EPS estimates in the last four quarters.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
15 Jul 2026 13:39
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.3% · 29.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
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MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH Purchases 6,554 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. by 110.5% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 6,554 shares, bringing its total holdings to 12,487 shares valued at $2.07 million. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing expectations with an EPS of $1.96 and revenue of $10.15 billion, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share. Philip Morris International maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with a target price of $194.62.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinance
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:35
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · <0.1% · 29.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
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Sanctuary Advisors LLC Purchases 26,165 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Sanctuary Advisors LLC increased its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by 9.0% in the first quarter of 2026, purchasing 26,165 additional shares and bringing its total holdings to 317,635 shares worth approximately $52.5 million. Philip Morris International reported strong Q1 results with EPS of $1.96 and revenue of $10.15 billion, also announcing a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share. The stock has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $194.62.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:12
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.1% · 29.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
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Philip Morris International Inc. $PM Shares Acquired by Principal Financial Group Inc.

Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. by 0.5% in the first quarter, now holding 1,749,744 shares valued at $289.3 million. Ten analysts currently rate PM as a "Buy" with a consensus target price of $194.62. The company recently reported strong quarterly results, beating EPS and revenue expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share, yielding 3.3%.

EarningsFinancial MarketsFinance
Published
15 Jul 2026 09:31
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Shared story · 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Weighted influence
Low · 0.1% · 29.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

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