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PM Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Philip Morris International · Consumer Defensive · Tobacco
PM live signal snapshot
Shares of PM were last at $196.35, up 1.08% on the day, trading 8.4% below its 52-week high of $214.35 and 34.2% above its 52-week low of $146.35. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates PM a SELL, at 71% model confidence. The short-term averages are tangled, giving no clean trend signal either way. Its one-month projection is about $187.99, a -4.3% move from the last price.
PM's 14-day RSI is 45.5 — a neutral zone, with no decisive edge for bulls or bears. The MACD indicator trails its signal line, with a histogram of -1.67 pointing to selling pressure. The 50-day moving average ($195.87) sits 7.0% above the 200-day ($183.04) — a "golden cross" structure that typically supports the longer-term uptrend.
16 Wall Street analysts covering PM put the average price target at $212.44 (range $175.00–$240.00), implying 8.2% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 12 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 5 Hold).
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About Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) is a tobacco company in the consumer defensive sector, headquartered in Stamford, CT, United States. Philip Morris International Inc. operates as a tobacco company. It has a market value of about $306.0 billion and roughly 84,900 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.35, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
PM performance vs. the market
Year to date, PM has gained 22.4%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 26.6%, 15.1 points better than the S&P 500. The direction has flipped lately — −1.5% over the past month versus +3.9% across three.
| Period | PM | Sector (XLP) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.5% | +8.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +3.9% | +6.3% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +22.4% | +17.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +26.6% | +19.7% | +11.5% |
Philip Morris International financials at a glance
Philip Morris International's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $11.4 billion of revenue and net income of $3.3 billion (a 29.0% net margin). Revenue was up 5.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.7 on trailing earnings of $6.85 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $11.5 billion.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $11.4B | $3.3B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $11.2B | $2.8B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $10.1B | $2.4B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $10.4B | $2.1B |
PM vs. its peers
PM's +22.4% this year ranks ahead of 2 of the 5 big consumer defensive names below. The strongest of the group this year is The Coca-Cola (KO, +39.6%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $196.35 | +22.4% | 28.7 | SELL |
| Altria Group (MO) | $77.39 | +34.2% | 16.0 | BUY |
| Walmart (WMT) | $125.67 | +12.8% | 45.5 | BUY |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | $1,087.61 | +26.1% | 52.4 | BUY |
| The Coca-Cola (KO) | $97.57 | +39.6% | 28.8 | BUY |
| The Procter & Gamble (PG) | $167.67 | +17.0% | 25.3 | BUY |
PM stock: common questions
What is the PM stock price target?
16 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $212.44, in a range of $175.00–$240.00, versus a recent price of $196.35. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $187.99 over the next month.
Is PM a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates PM a SELL at 71% confidence. Among analysts, 12 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 5 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has PM stock performed this year?
Year to date, PM has gained 22.4%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 26.6%, 15.1 points better than the S&P 500. The direction has flipped lately — −1.5% over the past month versus +3.9% across three.
What is PM's 52-week high and low?
PM has traded between $146.35 and $214.35 over the past 52 weeks; at $196.35 it is 8.4% below its 52-week high of $214.35 and 34.2% above its 52-week low of $146.35.
What sector is PM in, and who are its peers?
PM is in the consumer defensive sector (tobacco). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Altria Group (MO), Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST), The Coca-Cola (KO).
How accurate is the PM forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines PM's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.