Philip Morris International Inc

• PM Stock Price 24h change: +2.39%. From 158.81 USD to 162.61 USD.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is in a "Strong Buy" phase: it is currently trading above its 20-day (158.63) and 50-day (158.97) moving averages. With an RSI of 69.83, the stock is approaching overbought territory, but strong MACD (0.88) and ADX (53.50) values confirm a robust upward trend with high momentum.
• Philip Morris International appointed Buena Barnes as the first female General Manager for its South Africa division on January 12, 2026, to lead its "smoke-free" transition in the region.
• The company confirmed its quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share will be paid on January 14, 2026, maintaining an attractive annualized yield of approximately 3.6%.
• UBS maintained a "Neutral" rating on PM on January 9, 2026, expressing caution that 2026 organic growth might fall slightly below mid-term targets due to rising competition in the nicotine pouch market.
• British American Tobacco (BTI) reaffirmed its 2026 guidance on January 9, targeting 3-5% revenue growth and announcing a £1.3bn share buyback program to boost shareholder returns.
• A report released on January 6, 2026, highlighted that nicotine pouch sales are the fastest-growing tobacco category in the U.S., though it warned of increased regulatory scrutiny regarding youth access.

• PM Stock Price 24h change: +2.39%. From 158.81 USD to 162.61 USD.
• The price increase was driven by strong institutional buying, including a 32.3% position increase by the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, and positive market sentiment surrounding the company's organizational restructuring effective January 1, 2026.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a "Strong Buy" signal with the price trending above its 5, 20, and 50-day moving averages; however, it faces immediate resistance near $165.22, while the RSI at 69.83 suggests it is approaching overbought territory.
• Philip Morris officially launched its new corporate structure on January 1, 2026, shifting to three reporting segments: International Smoke-Free, International Combustibles, and U.S. to accelerate its smoke-free transition.
• UBS reiterated a "Neutral" rating with a $158 price target on January 9, expressing concerns that 2026 organic sales and EBIT growth might fall slightly below the company's mid-term targets due to pouch competition.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share, payable on January 14, 2026, maintaining an annualized yield of approximately 3.7% despite a high payout ratio.
• Global tobacco markets face pressure as higher excise duties and levies on tobacco products and nicotine pouches took effect in several regions starting January 1, 2026.
• A new report from Truth Initiative highlights a surge in "smart" vapes and flavored nicotine pouches, warning of potential new regulatory crackdowns to protect youth from nicotine dependence.