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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$124.22 +2.05 (+1.68%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
7

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for PM.

Consensus Price Target

$131.50
5.86% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Philip Morris International, the average price target is $131.50. The highest price target for PM is $155.00, while the lowest price target for PM is $87.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.86% from the current price of $124.22.
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PM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 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)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$131.50$131.50$117.05$109.27
Forecasted Upside5.86% Upside0.18% Upside-3.10% Downside17.57% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.86% Upside46.09% Upside14.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/30/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $155.00+17.50%
10/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$125.00 ➝ $145.00+10.55%
10/23/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$103.00 ➝ $105.00-19.98%
10/23/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$138.00 ➝ $145.00+10.51%
10/8/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$118.50 ➝ $132.00+11.20%
10/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$118.00 ➝ $135.00+11.21%
9/26/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$126.00 ➝ $140.00+15.77%
9/4/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $139.00+10.56%
3/5/2024Argus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
2/13/2024Societe Generale
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold$87.50-2.78%
11/16/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$95.00+3.56%
10/13/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$111.00 ➝ $105.00+13.90%
10/2/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$118.00 ➝ $113.00+22.76%
6/27/202322nd Century Group
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Should I Buy Philip Morris International Stock? PM Pros and Cons Explained

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Philip Morris International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Philip Morris International Inc.:

  • The recent quarterly earnings report showed earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.82, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Philip Morris International Inc. has a current stock price of $130.51, reflecting a solid market capitalization of approximately $202.92 billion, which suggests stability and investor confidence.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend from $1.30 to $1.35, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized dividend yield of 4.24%.
  • Institutional investors hold 78.63% of the stock, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Analysts have set optimistic price targets, with several firms raising their price objectives, suggesting potential for stock appreciation.

Philip Morris International
Bear Case

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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 ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
  • Despite recent revenue growth of 8.4% year-over-year, the net margin stands at only 10.35%, indicating potential challenges in profitability.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.13%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week low of $87.82 and a high of $134.15, indicating potential risks for investors.
  • Some analysts have issued "sell" ratings, reflecting concerns about the company's long-term growth prospects in a changing market environment.

PM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Philip Morris International is $131.50, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $87.50.

10 Wall Street research 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 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PM shares.

According to analysts, Philip Morris International's stock has a predicted upside of 5.86% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Philip Morris International has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Stifel Nicolaus, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group 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.


This page (NYSE:PM) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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