Vinva Investment Management Ltd Purchases 20,936 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Vinva Investment Management Ltd boosted its position in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 309.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,707 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 20,936 shares during the period. Vinva Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $4,516,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Philip Morris International by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 143,468,448 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,270,582,000 after purchasing an additional 611,393 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake 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 valued at $10,243,429,000 after purchasing an additional 871,165 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 37,181,107 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,760,346,000 after buying an additional 672,983 shares during the period. Fayez Sarofim & Co grew its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 7.9% during the 2nd quarter. Fayez Sarofim & Co now owns 10,676,908 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,944,585,000 after buying an additional 782,536 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc raised its stake in shares of 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 during the last quarter. 78.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Philip Morris International Price Performance

Philip Morris International stock opened at $169.91 on Monday. Philip Morris International Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $142.11 and a fifty-two week high of $191.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $264.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.37, a PEG ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 0.38. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $175.14 and its 200 day simple moving average is $164.02.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) last posted its earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The company reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.70. The company had revenue of $10.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.40 billion. Philip Morris International had a net margin of 12.09% and a negative return on equity of 130.95%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.55 earnings per share. 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. As a group, analysts predict that Philip Morris International Inc. will post 7.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Philip Morris International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 19th will be paid a dividend of $1.47 per share. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 19th. Philip Morris International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 80.88%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on PM shares. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $205.00 price target on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $205.00 price target on shares of Philip Morris International in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Philip Morris International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Philip Morris International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $196.83.

More Philip Morris International News

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 Activity

In other Philip Morris International news, CEO Jacek Olczak sold 80,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $182.18, for a total value of $14,574,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 632,344 shares in the company, valued at $115,200,429.92. This represents a 11.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available 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 directly owned 164,463 shares in the company, valued at approximately $29,868,125.43. This represents a 17.05% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Philip Morris International Company 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.