- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong operating margin of 36.8%
Philip Morris International Inc stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jul 17, 2026)
The Philip Morris International Inc stock price gained 1.65% on the last trading day (Friday, 17th Jul 2026), rising from $189.84 to $192.98. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.09% from a day low at $190.60 to a day high of $194.58. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.88% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 1 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 5 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.00 billion.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 9.24% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $198.50 and $222.87 at the end of this 3-month period.
PM Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Philip Morris International Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $183.23 and $180.40. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, June 01, 2026, and so far it has risen 11.77%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Philip Morris International Inc stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $180.77 and $178.40. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Philip Morris International Inc finds support just below today's level at $180.77. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $178.40 and $169.19.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $3.98 (2.09%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.13%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $185.76 (-3.74%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 32 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (PM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 20th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 20th we expect Philip Morris International Inc to open at $192.72, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $190.36 and $195.60, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.23 (+/-2.75%) up or down from last closing price. If Philip Morris International Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.75% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $180.77, some $12.21 (6.33%) from the current price of $192.98, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Earnings coming up
Philip Morris International Inc will release earnings BMO on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $2.04. We will update the financials statements for Philip Morris International Inc, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 4.39% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Philip Morris International Inc stock A Buy?
Philip Morris International Inc holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
6.791
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 20, 2026 - $192.72 ( 0.135%).
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PM Performance
Trading levels for PM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 196.70 | 1.93% |
| R2 | 195.18 | 1.14% |
| R1 | 194.24 | 0.653% |
| Price | 192.98 | |
| S1 | 191.20 | -0.92% |
| S2 | 190.26 | -1.41% |
| S3 | 188.74 | -2.20% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 192.98 | |
| S1 | 180.77 | -6.33% |
| S2 | 178.40 | -7.56% |
| S3 | 169.19 | -12.33% |
PM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $1.47 | 0.798% |
| 2 | Mar 05, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $1.47 | 0.86% |
| 3 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $1.47 | 0.93% |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 03, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $1.47 | 0.91% |
| 5 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $1.35 | 0.737% |
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