Paradigm Capital Management LLC NV Acquires Shares of 6,081 Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Paradigm Capital Management LLC NV acquired a new stake in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 6,081 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,100,000. Philip Morris International accounts for about 0.9% of Paradigm Capital Management LLC NV’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest position.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in PM. AG Campbell Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Philip Morris International during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Philip Morris International during the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. Portfolio Resources Advisor Group Inc. acquired a new position in Philip Morris International in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Philip Morris International by 146.5% in the 1st quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 175 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 104 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC purchased a new position in Philip Morris International in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. 78.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on Philip Morris International from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price target on Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on Philip Morris International from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Philip Morris International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $205.89.

More Philip Morris International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: The FDA granted Marketing Granted Orders for 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products in the United States, including all 9mg variants and one 11mg variant. The authorization broadens PM’s smoke-free portfolio, supports regulatory certainty for ZYN, and reinforces the company’s long-term shift away from combustible tobacco. Philip Morris’ ZYN ULTRA FDA Authorization Strengthens Smoke-Free Push
• Positive Sentiment: Recent second-quarter results provided additional support for the stock: revenue increased 10.4% year over year to $11.19 billion, while adjusted earnings of $2.20 per share exceeded the $2.05 consensus estimate. The company also issued third-quarter earnings guidance of $2.20 to $2.25 per share. Should Strong Q2 Results And New FDA-Authorized ZYN ULTRA Pouches Require Action From Philip Morris Investors?
• Neutral Sentiment: PM and Altria Group (NYSE: MO) entered reciprocal contract manufacturing agreements intended to improve manufacturing efficiency and operational flexibility. PM’s non-U.S. affiliates will manufacture certain combustible cigarettes for Philip Morris USA, while the arrangements also provide reciprocal production capabilities. First shipments are expected in 2027, and the companies said the agreements should not materially affect 2026 results, limiting the near-term earnings impact. Altria, Philip Morris International sign contract manufacturing deals

Philip Morris International Stock Performance

Shares of Philip Morris International stock opened at $191.48 on Tuesday. Philip Morris International Inc. has a 1 year low of $142.11 and a 1 year high of $207.76. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $186.22 and its 200-day simple moving average is $178.46. The firm has a market cap of $298.44 billion, a PE ratio of 27.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 0.38.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.15. The firm had revenue of $11.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.60 billion. Philip Morris International had a negative return on equity of 163.41% and a net margin of 11.06%.Philip Morris International’s quarterly revenue was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.89 earnings per share. Philip Morris International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.25 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Philip Morris International Inc. will post 8.33 earnings per share for the current year.

Philip Morris International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 20th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 25th. Philip Morris International’s payout ratio is 84.48%.

About Philip Morris International

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.