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There's still plenty of growth in the consumer space if you know where to look. And while tariffs are still a potential headwind, right now the U.S. economy seems to be holding up well.
If you're looking to invest in dividend stocks, one of the most popular ways to do it is with the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD -1.27%). The exchange-traded fund (ETF) has net assets of nearly $70 billion, making it one of the biggest dividend ETFs around.
IQOS and ZYN power PM's smoke-free growth in Q2, now accounting for more than 40% of revenues and gross profit.
Three Fortune 500 Industry Leaders—Energy Transfer, Verizon, and World Kinect—currently meet the ideal 'dogcatcher' standard for fair-priced, safer dividend stocks. Analyst projections suggest the top ten F500IL 'dogs' could yield 15.1% to 34.8% net gains by July 2026, with lower-than-market volatility. Most high-yield F500IL stocks remain overpriced, but a market correction or dividend increases could bring more into ideal buy territory.
For investors looking at the tobacco sector, the choice often comes down to two industry giants: Altria Group, Inc. MO and Philip Morris International Inc. PM. While both generate substantial revenues from tobacco, they operate in distinct markets and are pursuing different strategies in their transition toward a smoke-free future.
Philip Morris International (PM -0.10%) stock has had a strong 2025 so far, but the shares pulled back after the company reported its second-quarter results. That dip left the stock up about 36% on the year, as of this writing.
Div idend stocks ha ve long been a mainstay for investors focused on reliable returns and consistent income.
PM hikes its 2025 EPS guidance as smoke-free products like IQOS and ZYN boost the second-quarter performance.
Philip Morris International (PM -2.18%), a global tobacco and nicotine products company, reported its Q2 2025 results on July 22, 2025. The standout news was robust adjusted earnings per share—$1.91 versus a $1.86 estimate—surpassing forecasts by 2.7%.
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Philip Morris (PM) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.