Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$122.91 -0.90 (-0.73%)

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

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for PM.

Consensus Price Target

$131.35
6.87% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Philip Morris International, the average price target is $131.35. The highest price target for PM is $145.00, while the lowest price target for PM is $87.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.87% from the current price of $122.91.

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PM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	1 Month Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	3 Months Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	1 Year Ago 1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$131.35	$131.50	$126.85	$106.95
Forecasted Upside	6.87% Upside	6.24% Upside	-4.47% Downside	16.51% Upside
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	2.64	2.49	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.87% Upside	45.71% Upside	11.76% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	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
1/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Eric Serotta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$140.00	+18.19%
1/8/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$155.00 ➝ $145.00	+19.45%
10/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $145.00	+10.55%
10/23/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$103.00 ➝ $105.00	-19.98%
10/23/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$138.00 ➝ $145.00	+10.51%
10/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$118.50 ➝ $132.00	+11.20%
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%
9/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $139.00	+10.56%
3/5/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
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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%
10/13/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$111.00 ➝ $105.00	+13.90%
6/27/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates

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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 Monday, January 20, 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 company reported a strong quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.82, indicating robust financial performance.
Philip Morris International Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 8.4%, reaching $9.91 billion, which suggests growth potential and market resilience.
The current stock price is $119.78, reflecting a 1.1% increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
With a dividend yield of 4.43% and an annualized dividend of $5.40, the company provides a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
Institutional ownership stands at 78.63%, suggesting strong confidence from large investors, which can be a positive indicator for retail investors.

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 of 117.94%, which may raise concerns about its profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.
Despite recent revenue growth, the net margin is only 10.35%, indicating that a significant portion of revenue is consumed by expenses, which could limit profitability.
Philip Morris International Inc. operates in the tobacco industry, which faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and public health concerns, potentially impacting future sales.
The stock has a beta of 0.54, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
Recent acquisitions by institutional investors may indicate a shift in market dynamics, which could lead to increased competition and pressure on stock performance.

PM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Philip Morris International is $131.35, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $87.50.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Philip Morris International in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 8 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 6.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Philip Morris International has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, and Morgan Stanley 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.

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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target