Should I buy Philip Morris International (PM) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Stifel — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (197 calls tested). It aims for $205 (+7.6 %), call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027 (35 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Philip Morris International
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 88 % | +18.9 % | 8 | $185 -3% |
| Stifel | 81 % | +14.6 % | 16 | $205 +8% |
| Barclays | 71 % | +12.9 % | 14 | $225 +18% |
| B of A Securities | 50 % | +12.7 % | 8 | $200 +5% |
| Deutsche Bank | 50 % | +8.8 % | 6 | $135 -29% |
| Goldman Sachs | 50 % | +6.8 % | 6 | $140 -27% |
| Morgan Stanley | 57 % | +6.7 % | 21 | $215 +13% |
| Jefferies | 60 % | +3.3 % | 5 | $180 -6% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 83% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $215, i.e. +13% from the current price ($190).
- The most reliable firm on PM, Needham (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $215 (call made on July 23, 2026, maturing on July 23, 2027) (+13%) in its most recent call, and $205 (call made on February 10, 2026, maturing on February 10, 2027) (+8%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (3.3% yield), raised for 13 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on PM
Median target $215 (+13%) · 6 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Philip Morris International now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 83% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $215 (+13%), and Needham (most reliable on PM, 100%) targets $215. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~27). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Philip Morris International?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($215) is still +13% above the current price ($190) (most reliable on PM: Needham, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Philip Morris International still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($190) and its estimated value: analysts target $215 on median (+13%), with 83% buys (most reliable on PM: Needham, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PM and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PM?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Philip Morris International profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).