Philip Morris International (PM) Earnings: Maintains FY Adjusted EPS Forecast with 13.5%-15.1% Projected Growth

Philip Morris International on Smartkarma

Independent analysts on Smartkarma, like Baptista Research, are providing bullish insights on Philip Morris International‘s future performance. According to the research reports titled “Philip Morris: The 6 Most Significant Forces Steering Its Performance into 2026 and Beyond!” and “Philip Morris International Powers Profits with ZYN and IQOS—How Long Can the Surge Last?”, analysts highlight the strong showing of the company in its recent quarters. Philip Morris showcased a robust financial performance driven by its smoke-free product lines like IQOS, ZYN, and VEEV, culminating in a record adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.24, demonstrating a 17% increase. The company’s adjusted group operating income margin also reached over 43%, the strongest in four years.

A look at Philip Morris International Smart Scores

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Philip Morris International Inc. has been given varying Smart Scores across different factors, indicating a mixed outlook on the company’s long-term prospects. While the company scores high on Resilience, suggesting a strong ability to weather economic uncertainties and market volatility, it falls short in terms of the Value factor, indicating potential overvaluation. Moreover, the Growth and Momentum scores sit in the middle range, showing moderate expectations for future growth and market performance.

Despite these mixed scores, Philip Morris International Inc., a global tobacco giant known for its diverse portfolio of branded cigarettes and tobacco products, continues to operate in markets outside of the United States with both international and local brands. Investors eyeing this company for long-term investment should weigh the different Smart Scores to make informed decisions regarding the potential risks and rewards associated with holding shares in Philip Morris International Inc.

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