Inceptionr LLC Has $1.94 Million Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Inceptionr LLC increased its position in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 89.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,940 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,641 shares during the period. Philip Morris International makes up about 0.5% of Inceptionr LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest position. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $1,937,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 143,468,448 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,270,582,000 after purchasing an additional 611,393 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of Philip Morris International by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 55,831,655 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,243,429,000 after purchasing an additional 871,165 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Philip Morris International by 1.8% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 37,181,107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,760,346,000 after purchasing an additional 672,983 shares during the last quarter. Fayez Sarofim & Co lifted its stake in Philip Morris International by 7.9% during the second quarter. Fayez Sarofim & Co now owns 10,676,908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,944,585,000 after purchasing an additional 782,536 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in Philip Morris International by 7.2% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 7,534,710 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,372,297,000 after buying an additional 508,394 shares in the last quarter. 78.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Philip Morris International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:PM opened at $169.91 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $175.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $164.02. Philip Morris International Inc. has a 52 week low of $142.11 and a 52 week high of $191.30. The company has a market cap of $264.50 billion, a PE ratio of 23.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 0.38.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 6th. The company reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.70. Philip Morris International had a net margin of 12.09% and a negative return on equity of 130.95%. The firm had revenue of $10.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.40 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.55 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Philip Morris International has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.800-1.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.380-8.530 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Philip Morris International Inc. will post 7.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Philip Morris International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.47 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 19th. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Philip Morris International’s payout ratio is currently 80.88%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have issued reports on PM shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Philip Morris International from $190.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $205.00 price objective on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup upped their target price on Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $181.50 price target on shares of Philip Morris International in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Philip Morris International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $196.83.

Philip Morris International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a $1.47 quarterly dividend, payable Apr 13; that supports the stock’s income thesis and steady yield profile for dividend investors. Philip Morris International Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.47 Per Share
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish analyses highlight PM’s cash flow, margins and smoke‑free growth as reasons it can still be a growth+income holding — supporting demand from long‑term investors. Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Philip Morris (PM) is a Solid Choice
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary asks whether the recent pullback is a buying opportunity given PM’s low‑debt structure and steady cash generation — views differ, so this keeps trading volume and sentiment mixed. Is PM Stock’s Recent Slide A Start Of A Deeper Dive?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces on “sin stocks” and community PR (donation tied to smoke‑free narrative) reinforce PM’s resilient cashflow story but have limited immediate price impact. Sin Stock Investing: Are There Opportunities Beyond Ethical Debate?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and retail pieces are debating whether the dividend announcement resets the buy case — useful for income buyers but not decisive for momentum traders. Is Philip Morris International Still a Buy After Recent Dividend Announcement?
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage flagged a price dip that “tests investor confidence” in PM’s dividend growth story — signaling some investors are skeptical about sustainability if operational/headline risks persist. Philip Morris Dip Tests Investor Confidence in Its Dividend Growth Story
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage pointed to a notable pullback tied to an earnings miss narrative and concerns around “delisting debt,” which has pressured shares and added short‑term selling risk. Why Philip Morris International (PM) Is Down 5.7% After Earnings Miss And Delisting Debt – And What’s Next
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation cautions (some analysts argue the stock is fully valued on its dividend) limit upside expectations and could cap investor enthusiasm absent stronger operational beats. Philip Morris: The Stock Appears Fully Valued Based On Its Dividends

Insider Buying and Selling at Philip Morris International

In related news, CEO Jacek Olczak sold 80,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $182.18, for a total transaction of $14,574,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 632,344 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $115,200,429.92. The trade was a 11.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Emmanuel Babeau sold 33,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $181.61, for a total value of $6,138,418.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 164,463 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $29,868,125.43. The trade was a 17.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.13% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Philip Morris International 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.