Keystone Financial Planning Inc. Decreases Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Keystone Financial Planning Inc. lowered its position in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 28.6% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 25,244 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,114 shares during the period. Philip Morris International makes up about 1.2% of Keystone Financial Planning Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Keystone Financial Planning Inc.’s holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $4,567,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of PM. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 31.1% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 8,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,027,000 after buying an additional 2,023 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in Philip Morris International by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,097 shares of the company’s stock valued at $252,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Philip Morris International by 53.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,636 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,027,000 after acquiring an additional 1,970 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in Philip Morris International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,454,000. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in Philip Morris International by 2,280.0% during the 2nd quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 357 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,000 after acquiring an additional 342 shares in the last quarter. 78.63% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Philip Morris International Trading Up 0.5%

Philip Morris International stock opened at $185.71 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $289.45 billion, a PE ratio of 26.68, a P/E/G ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 0.37. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $188.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $178.77. Philip Morris International Inc. has a 52 week low of $142.11 and a 52 week high of $207.76.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) last announced its earnings results 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 the consensus estimate of $10.60 billion. Philip Morris International had a net margin of 11.06% and a negative return on equity of 163.41%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.89 EPS. 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 8.39 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on PM shares. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Philip Morris International from $168.00 to $182.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on shares of Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Philip Morris International from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Philip Morris International from $210.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $205.89.

More Philip Morris International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Higher 2026 earnings outlook: Philip Morris raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS forecast to $8.35-$8.50, with the increase attributed to currency tailwinds rather than a change to its underlying operational outlook. The guidance supports investor confidence and is above the company’s previous expectations. Philip Morris Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance Amid Currency Tailwinds
• Positive Sentiment: ZYN portfolio expansion: PMI’s U.S. business is broadening ZYN with new 1.5 mg and 8 mg strengths, the higher-moisture ZYN ULTRA line, additional flavors and formats, and more pouches per can. The expanded range could attract more legal-age adult nicotine consumers and support volume growth. PMI U.S. Expands ZYN Portfolio to Offer Adults More Smoke-Free Choices
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory support for nicotine pouches: FDA authorization for 11 ZYN products, including higher-strength ZYN ULTRA offerings, strengthens PMI’s position in the fast-growing U.S. nicotine-pouch market and provides a foundation for scaling production after substantial manufacturing investments. FDA Authorization Expands Philip Morris’s Zyn Bet, Can It Pay Off?
• Neutral Sentiment: Execution remains important: The ZYN rollout is strategically favorable, but the earnings benefit will depend on consumer adoption, manufacturing capacity and the company’s ability to convert product expansion into sustainable sales and profit growth.

Philip Morris International Profile

Philip Morris International Inc is a global tobacco and nicotine company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The company develops, manufactures and markets cigarettes, smoke-free products, nicotine products and related consumer offerings in markets around the world.

Its portfolio includes internationally recognized cigarette brands such as Marlboro, Parliament, L&M and Chesterfield. PMI is also expanding beyond traditional cigarettes through heated-tobacco products, including IQOS, e-vapor products such as VEEV, and oral nicotine products including ZYN, which became part of the company’s portfolio following its acquisition of Swedish Match.

Philip Morris International was established as an independent company in 2008 after being separated from Altria Group, whose U.S.