Philip Morris International (PM) Invests Over $20B in U.S., Stock Rises for Seven Consecutive Days
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Stock Price Surge: Philip Morris International (PM) shares rose 0.7% to $173.86 on Friday, marking seven consecutive days of gains, with an 8.7% increase over the previous six sessions, indicating strong market confidence in its future growth.
- Outstanding Annual Performance: In 2025, PM's stock surged over 32%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 16.7% rise, demonstrating the company's robust performance and positive investor sentiment in the industry.
- Commitment to U.S. Investments: Since 2022, PM has invested over $20 billion in the U.S., primarily to acquire and enhance manufacturing capabilities, commercial rights, and infrastructure, showcasing the company's long-term commitment to the American market.
- Analyst Ratings Optimistic: According to Seeking Alpha, PM holds a Buy rating of 3.9, with the majority of 14 analysts giving Buy or above ratings, reflecting strong confidence in its future profitability prospects.
Analyst Views on PM
Wall Street analysts forecast PM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PM is 185.25 USD with a low forecast of 166.00 USD and a high forecast of 200.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 172.560
Low
166.00
Averages
185.25
High
200.00
Current: 172.560
Low
166.00
Averages
185.25
High
200.00
About PM
Philip Morris International Inc. is an international tobacco company. The Company’s product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products. Its smoke-free business (SFB) also includes wellness and healthcare products, as well as consumer accessories, such as lighters and matches. The Company’s segments include Europe Region; South and Southeast Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East and Africa Region (SSEA, CIS & MEA); East Asia, Australia & PMI Global Travel Retail (EA, AU & PMI GTR), and Americas Region. The Company's brands include Marlboro, HEETS, IQOS, IQOS ILUMA, TEREA, VEEV and ZYN. Its IQOS smoke-free product brand portfolio includes heated tobacco and nicotine-containing vapor products. Its international cigarette brands are Chesterfield, L&M, and Philip Morris. It also owns a number of local cigarette brands, such as Dji Sam Soe and Sampoerna A in Indonesia, and Fortune and Jackpot in the Philippines.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
