Philip Morris stock gains as Q3 guidance and analyst support underpin sentiment
Published on 09/15/2026 at 16:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Philip Morris International stock (ISIN US7181721090) closed at USD 191.06 on the NYSE on September 11, 2026, up 0.7 percent from the prior close of USD 189.77 and sitting between its 52-week low of USD 142.11 and high of USD 207.76, according to MarketBeat data cited in an earlier overview on September 14, 2026.
Strong recent earnings and guidance
According to MarketBeat on September 15, 2026, Philip Morris International has set its Q3 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at USD 2.20 to USD 2.25 per share, signaling continued earnings growth in the current year.
In its most recent reported quarter, Q2 2026, Philip Morris International delivered EPS of USD 2.20 per share and revenue of USD 11.19 billion, both above the consensus estimates of USD 2.05 per share and USD 10.60 billion respectively, as summarized by MarketBeat.
The same overview indicates that Philip Morris International has raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS forecast toward a range of USD 8.35 to USD 8.50, compared with adjusted EPS of USD 7.54 in 2025, implying earnings growth of roughly 10.7 to 12.7 percent year over year, as cited by WVU SMIF on September 14, 2026.
Analyst consensus and valuation context
Based on data compiled by MarketBeat on September 15, 2026, ten analysts currently rate Philip Morris International stock as Buy and two as Hold, giving the shares a consensus rating of Moderate Buy.
The same data set shows an average 12-month price target of USD 205.89, with individual targets ranging from USD 175.00 at the low end to USD 230.00 at the high end, according to MarketBeat.
With the stock closing at USD 191.06 on September 11, 2026, the average target of USD 205.89 implies potential upside of about 7.8 percent from that level, while the high target of USD 230.00 would represent an increase of around 20.4 percent versus the same closing price, based on the figures reported by MarketBeat.
Stock performance and trading data
Per price data reproduced in a recent overview, Philip Morris International stock traded in a 52-week range between USD 142.11 at the low and USD 207.76 at the high, with the closing level of USD 191.06 on September 11, 2026 leaving the shares 7.9 percent below the high and 35.0 percent above the low.
The same data set showed daily volume of about 5.20 million shares and a market capitalization of roughly USD 297.789 billion as of September 11, 2026, providing investors with a picture of the stock's liquidity and scale at that date.
Current price level
As of the last completed trading day before publication, September 11, 2026, Philip Morris International stock closed at USD 191.06 on the NYSE, with the price level and recent earnings guidance forming the backdrop for investor decisions in mid September 2026.
Philip Morris International stock - key data
- Company: Philip Morris International Inc.
- ISIN: US7181721090
- Ticker: PM
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 11, 2026, 16:00): 191.06 USD
- Market capitalization: 297.789 billion USD (as of September 11, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Tobacco
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 20, 2026
