Philip Morris International Inc. (PM): A Bull Case Theory
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-06 16:19:00
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) shares were trading at $177.87 on May 29th. Q1 2025 showed solid growth, with revenues up 5.8%, EBIT up 12.8%, and EPS up 13.1%. PM raised its 2025 outlook, projecting adjusted EPS growth of 12-14% in dollar terms.
Despite potential political risks, PM is considered “Trump-proof” with diversified exposure. Trading at $170.24, PM offers a 3.2% dividend yield and a total return potential of 57% by the end of 2028. The company has been a strong performer, up 120% since the initial Buy rating in 2019.
104 hedge fund portfolios held PM at the end of Q1, up from 102 in the previous quarter. While PM shows promise, some AI stocks are seen as offering higher returns with limited downside risk. For an extremely cheap AI stock with potential benefits from Trump tariffs, check out the free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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