Manning & Napier Advisors LLC Takes Position in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM

Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm bought 3,010 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $550,000.

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

Philip Morris International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: FDA authorization strengthens ZYN growth prospects. The FDA authorized 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine-pouch products, expanding PM’s U.S. smoke-free portfolio and supporting its longer-term shift away from combustible tobacco. Smoke-free products, led by ZYN and IQOS, now account for more than 41% of revenue, offering a potential multiyear growth runway. Philip Morris’ ZYN ULTRA FDA Authorization Strengthens Smoke-Free Push
• Positive Sentiment: Manufacturing agreements with Altria may improve efficiency. PM and Altria entered reciprocal contract-manufacturing arrangements involving cigarette production. The agreements should increase operational flexibility and manufacturing efficiency, with initial shipments expected in 2027. The partnership may provide longer-term cost and supply-chain benefits for PM, despite limited near-term earnings impact. Altria and Philip Morris International Sign Contract Manufacturing Deals
• Positive Sentiment: Pricing power and shareholder returns remain supportive. PM’s portfolio spans IQOS, ZYN, VEEV One, and Marlboro, helping it maintain premium pricing amid uncertain economic conditions. Analysts highlight strong free cash flow, lower debt leverage, and the possibility of another dividend increase in September. Philip Morris: Big Tobacco With High-Growth Smoke-Free Assets
• Neutral Sentiment: Near-term financial impact from the Altria deal is expected to be limited. Both companies said the manufacturing arrangements are not expected to materially affect 2026 results, so investors may need to wait until 2027 for measurable benefits. Altria vs. Philip Morris: What the New Manufacturing Deal Means for Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves less room for disappointment. PM’s smoke-free growth and defensive cash flows have attracted a premium valuation, creating downside risk if product adoption, regulatory momentum, or earnings growth falls short of expectations.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on Philip Morris International from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Philip Morris International from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. UBS Group upped their price objective 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. Finally, Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $205.89.

Philip Morris International Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of PM stock opened at $194.00 on Wednesday. Philip Morris International Inc. has a twelve month low of $142.11 and a twelve month high of $207.76. The stock has a market cap of $302.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.87, a P/E/G ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 0.38. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $186.42 and a 200 day moving average of $178.55.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $11.19 billion for 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%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.89 EPS. Philip Morris International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.25 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Philip Morris International Inc. will post 8.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Philip Morris International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued a dividend of $1.47 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Philip Morris International’s dividend payout ratio is 84.48%.

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.