Bull of the Day: Philip Morris (PM)

Philip Morris PM is a leading international tobacco company working to deliver a smoke-free future, evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector.The stock sports a favorable Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), with earnings expectations moving higher across the board.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchIn addition to favorable earnings estimate revisions, the stock resides in the Zacks Tobacco industry, which is currently ranked in the top 7% of all Zacks industries. Let’s take a closer look at how the company stacks up.PM Shares SoarPhilip Morris shares have benefited nicely from its latest set of better-than-expected results, with the company exceeding both consensus EPS and sales expectations. Demand has remained strong for the tobacco titan, with product innovations, namely its smoke-free business (SFB), remaining key for its future.Shipment volumes for its smoke-free business increased by nearly 15% year-over-year throughout its latest period. Shares have been very strong overall in 2025, gaining more than 40% and widely outperforming relative to the S&P 500.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchFurther, smoke-free products exceeded 40 billion units for the first time ever throughout its latest FY24, further reflecting the healthy demand picture PM has been enjoying.  Shares currently yield a market-beating 3.5% annually, likely attractive to those with an income-focused approach. And the company has consistently upped its payouts over its history, currently sporting a 2.8% five-year annualized dividend growth rate.Below is a chart illustrating the company’s dividends paid on an annual basis.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchBottom LineInvestors can implement a stellar strategy to find expected winners by taking advantage of the Zacks Rank – one of the most powerful market tools that provides a massive edge.The top 5% of all stocks receive the highly coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). These stocks should outperform the market more than any other rank.Philip Morris PM is currently a Zack Rank #1 (Strong Buy).Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Philip Morris International Inc. (PM): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks