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Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2022 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heatsticks.

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Deutsche Bank analyst Damian McNeela maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $118 to $135.

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Philip Morris Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.42 million shares sold short, which is 0.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Philip Morris Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727721913_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Philip Morris Intl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Philip Morris Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Philip Morris Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.19%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Philip Morris Intl's Recent Short Interest

Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $126 to $140.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $140

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Philip Morris Intl.
Looking at options history for Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 27% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $114,711 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $500,215.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $155.0 for Philip Morris Intl over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Philip Morris Intl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Philip Morris Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $155.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Philip Morris Intl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727294532_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$141.1K</td>
<td>275</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>725</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$51.2</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2022 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heatsticks.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Philip Morris Intl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,557,848, the PM's price is up by 0.61%, now at $121.95. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $131.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $138. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Sell rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $105. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $139. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $145. 
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Philip Morris Intl Unusual Options Activity

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) invested $232 million to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40583658/philip-morris-invests-232m-to-expand-kentucky-facility-adding-450-jobs-and-boosting-production-f">expand its Kentucky facility</a>. 
Goldman Sachs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58aed4dcb85e9300013bf4da/bonnie-herzog">analyst Bonnie Herzog</a> expects the Marlboro parent company to report strong results for its fiscal third quarter on Oct. 22.
Herzog reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target from $126 to $140.
The Philip Morris International Thesis: The cigarette producer is likely to "comfortably reach" a 10% share of the U.S. combustible and heat-not-burn market by around 2030, Herzog wrote in a note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
The analyst listed Philp Morris's near-term catalysts as:
<ul>
<li>iQOS momentum</li>
<li>Easing ZYN supply constraints</li>
<li>More favorable FX trends</li>
<li>Volume returning in key European markets as a result of the EU flavor ban</li>
</ul>
Longer-term growth drivers include:
<ul>
<li>iQOS entry into the U.S. market</li>
<li>ILUMA momentum</li>
<li>New ZYN capacity</li>
<li>Taiwan potentially opening</li>
</ul>
"We estimate PM's currency-neutral revenue increased 7.6% in Q3 reflecting strong performance of iQOS and benefits from ZYN, although increased consumer elasticities remain a risk," Herzog added.
PM Price Action: Shares of Philip Morris had risen by 0.21% to $121.47 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Philip Morris Intl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 27% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $89,100, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $459,325.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $90.0 to $125.0 for Philip Morris Intl over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Philip Morris Intl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Philip Morris Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $90.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Philip Morris Intl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118933_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.37</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$92.7K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>48</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$85.4K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.18</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">106</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2022 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heatsticks.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,936,636, the price of PM is up by 0.16%, reaching $120.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Philip Morris Intl</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $131.75.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $145. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $138. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $139. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Sell rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $105. 
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A Closer Look at Philip Morris Intl's Options Market Dynamics

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Philip Morris Intl.
Looking at options history for Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 31% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $66,002 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $682,665.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $50.0 to $140.0 for Philip Morris Intl during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Philip Morris Intl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Philip Morris Intl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $50.0 to $140.0, over the past month.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726603248_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$17.38</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$173.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">688</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$99.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">222</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">892</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$19.69</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">688</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2022 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heatsticks.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,202,134, the price of PM is down by -2.3%, reaching $123.07.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 30 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $131.75.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Sell rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $105. </li>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $139. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $145. </li>
<li>An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $138. </li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Philip Morris Intl

Vectura Fertin Pharma, Inc., an affiliate of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), today announces the sale of its subsidiary Vectura Group Ltd. (Vectura) to Molex Asia Holdings Ltd., and the establishment of master service agreements to develop Vectura Fertin Pharma&#39;s inhaled therapeutics proprietary pipeline. Vectura will be operated by Phillips Medisize, a Molex company. The sale includes upfront cash consideration of GBP 150 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and potential deferred payments of up to GBP 148 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

Asset Sales

Philip Morris International's Vectura Fertin Pharma Announces Agreement For Sale Of Vectura Group To Molex; Terms Not Disclosed

Large Cap

Dividends

General

Philip Morris Has Increased Its Regular Quarterly Dividend By 3.8% To An Annualized Rate Of $5.40 Per Share. New Quarterly Dividend Of $1.35 Per Share, Up From $1.30 Per Share, Is Payable On October 10, With A Record Date Of September 26

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for Philip Morris Intl. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 23% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $612,600, and 11 are calls, amounting to $3,517,486.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $155.0 for Philip Morris Intl over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Philip Morris Intl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Philip Morris Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $155.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726081264_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.6</td>
<td>$54.9</td>
<td>$55.6</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$2.7M</td>
<td>531</td>
<td>505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$585.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$309.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2022 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heatsticks.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Philip Morris Intl, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,285,746, with PM's price down by -0.09%, positioned at $126.63.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Philip Morris Intl</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $131.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $139. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $130. </li>
<li>An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $138. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Sell rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $105. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $145. </li>
</ul>
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Looking At Philip Morris Intl's Recent Unusual Options Activity

UBS analyst Nik Oliver maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $95 to $105.

UBS Maintains Sell on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $105

Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $130 to $145.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $145

Philip Morris Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.12 million shares sold short, which is 0.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725650115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Philip Morris Intl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Philip Morris Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Philip Morris Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(PM) - Analyzing Philip Morris Intl's Short Interest

Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $120 to $138.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $138

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Philip Morris International To Rally More Than 10%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday

B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $125 to $139.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $139

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 18 extraordinary options activities for Philip Morris Intl. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $446,225, and 12 are calls, amounting to $843,341.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $95.0 and $160.0 for Philip Morris Intl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Philip Morris Intl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Philip Morris Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $95.0 to $160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725396341_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.3</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$288.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$191.5K</td>
<td>42</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$166.0K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$112.1K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">166</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">152</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2022 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heatsticks.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,230,205, the price of PM is up by 1.96%, reaching $125.71.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 44 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Philip Morris Intl</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $130.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $130. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Philip Morris Intl, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Philip Morris Intl

PMI reaffirms its 2024 full-year reported diluted EPS forecast, announced on July 23, 2024, of&nbsp;$5.89&nbsp;to&nbsp;$6.01. Excluding a total 2024 adjustment of&nbsp;$0.44&nbsp;per share and an unfavorable currency impact, at then-prevailing exchange rates, of&nbsp;$0.34&nbsp;per share, this forecast represents a projected currency-neutral increase of&nbsp;11%&nbsp;to&nbsp;13%&nbsp;versus adjusted diluted EPS of&nbsp;$6.01&nbsp;in 2023, as outlined in the below table.

Guidance

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In uncertain times, consumer staples stocks offer stability through consistent demand and reliable dividends. As markets brace for potential shifts from the Federal Reserve, investors could consider investing in companies like Walmart (WMT), Philip Morris International (PM), and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) for a resilient portfolio. Read more… Consumer staples are the everyday essentials that people continue to buy, even when the economy slows down. Thanks to this steady demand, stocks in this sector tend to outperform cyclical industries during uncertain times. For investors seeking stability, investing in companies such as Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>), Philip Morris International Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PM/">PM</a>), and Colgate-Palmolive Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CL/">CL</a>) could be wise.
As of September 2024, markets are on edge as they await the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. There's much speculation around whether they'll go for a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-09-18/">quarter-point or a half-point cut</a>, but for now, U.S. stock indexes remain mostly flat. The Fed's decision could cause significant market shifts and influence investment strategies, adding to the current atmosphere of uncertainty.
However, with the <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/investors-consumer-staples-economic-slowdown-defensive-stocks-recession-stock-market-2024-9">S&amp;P 500 rising 4.1%</a>, the consumer staples sector has outpaced the broader market as investors flock to more stable options. Companies in this sector, which produce essential goods like groceries, household items, and even tobacco, tend to weather market ups and downs with resilience.
According to Statista, the consumer goods market is expected to grow by $594.50 billion this year, with an annual growth rate of <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/io/manufacturing/consumer-goods/united-states#:~:text=Output%20in%20the%20Consumer%20Goods,US%2416.6m%20in%202024.">1.3% from 2024 to 2029</a>. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the tobacco products market is projected to generate $107.50 billion this year, growing by <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/tobacco-products/united-states#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20the%20revenue%20in,amounts%20to%20US%24107.5bn.">0.84% annually</a> over the same period.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the fundamentals of the above-mentioned stocks in detail:  
Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
WMT operates a global network of retail, wholesale, and other business units through three segments: Walmart U.S.; Walmart International; and Sam's Club. Its operations include supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, discount stores, membership-only warehouse clubs, e-commerce websites, and mobile commerce applications.
On August 27, 2024, WMT announced the expansion of its Marketplace with new categories, multichannel fulfillment solutions, and innovations to simplify selling. The company also introduced Premium Beauty, pre-owned items, and new omnichannel features to enhance the customer and seller experience.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity, WMT's 18.97% is 78.4% higher than the 10.63% industry average. Likewise, its 11.56% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 66.4% higher than the 6.95% industry average. In addition, its trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/assetturnover.asp">asset turnover ratio</a> of 2.61x compares to the industry average of 0.85x.
WMT has paid dividends for 50 consecutive years. Its annual dividend is $0.83, which translates to a yield of 1.05% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 1.49%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 3.6% over the past three years.
For the fiscal second quarter that ended July 31, 2024, WMT's total revenues increased 4.8% year-over-year to $169.34 billion. Likewise, its adjusted operating income rose 7.2% from the year-ago value to $7.94 billion. Moreover, the company's consolidated attributable net income came in at $4.50 billion, or $0.56 per common share.
Street expects WMT's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 3.7% and 4.1% year-over-year to $0.53 and $166.01 billion, respectively. Moreover, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 53% to close the last trading session at $79.03.
WMT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its strong fundamentals. It has an overall rating of A, equating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Stability and a B for Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #6 out of 37 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">Click here</a> to see WMT's ratings for Value.
Philip Morris International Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PM/">PM</a>)
PM operates as a tobacco company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolve its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sectors. The company's product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes, smoke-free products, and consumer accessories such as lighters and matches.
On September 12, 2024, PM announced a 3.8% increase in its annualized dividend rate to $5.40 per share. The new quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share is payable on October 10, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 26, 2024.
PM's annual dividend translates to a yield of 4.46% at the current share price, while its four-year average dividend yield is 5.26%. In addition, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 2.7% over the past three years. PM has paid dividends for the past 15 years.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Capex / Sales, PM's 4.03% is 25.2% higher than the 3.22% industry average. Its 19.69% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 183.4% higher than the 6.95% industry average. Moreover, its 24.15% trailing-12-month net income margin compares favorably to the industry average of 4.42%.
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, PM's net revenues increased 5.6% year-over-year to $9.47 billion. Similarly, its adjusted operating income grew 3.5% from the year-ago value to $3.66 billion. Additionally, the company's adjusted EPS stood at $1.59.
The consensus revenue estimate of $9.68 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) represents a 5.9% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $1.82 for the ongoing quarter represents an 8.8% growth from the same period last year. The company has a promising earnings surprise history, as it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
PM shares have gained 26.9% over the past six months and 28.6% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $120.96.
PM's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Stability and Quality. It is ranked #4 out of 10 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/tobacco/">Tobacco</a> industry. To access the additional grades of PM for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PM/">click here</a>.
Colgate-Palmolive Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CL/">CL</a>)
CL and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell consumer products internationally. The company offers a wide range of oral, personal, home care, and pet nutrition products under various well-known brands worldwide. It operates through two segments: Oral, Personal, and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition.
On September 12, 2024, CL announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on November 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 18, 2024.
The company's annualized dividend of $2 per share translates to a dividend yield of 1.94% on the current share price. Its four-year average yield is 2.31%. Its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 3.3% over the past three years. Also, CL has paid dividends for 60 consecutive years.
CL's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 59.70% is 66.5% higher than the 35.85% industry average. Likewise, its trailing-12-month EBITDA and levered FCF margins of 24.17% and 14.25% are 84.8% and 162.6% higher than their respective industry averages of 13.07% and 5.43%.
In the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, CL's net sales rose 4.9% year-over-year to $5.06 billion. Its non-GAAP operating profit grew 12.7% from the year-ago value to $1.12 billion. Furthermore, its non-GAAP net income attributable to CL came in at $753 million or $0.91 per share, up 16.9% and 18.2% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect CL's revenue for the current quarter (ending September 30, 2024) to increase 2% year-over-year to $5.01 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 2.8% year-over-year to $0.88. Also, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
CL's stock has gained 39.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $103.18.
It's no surprise that CL has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary POWR Rating system.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Stability. Out of 53 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-goods/">Consumer Goods</a> industry, it is ranked #15. Beyond what we have stated above, we also have given CL grades for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment. Get all the CL ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CL/">here</a>.
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WMT shares were trading at $78.34 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $0.69 (-0.87%). Year-to-date, WMT has gained 50.52%, versus a 21.06% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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