Philip Morris International Inc.

PM · Consumer Defensive

About Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

Philip Morris International Inc. is a Tobacco company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

PM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco

Key Statistics

Current Price
$208.79
Market Cap
$325.42B
52-Week High
$214.35
52-Week Low
$142.11
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco

$1,000 Invested in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

1 Year
$1,483
+48%
3 Years
$2,632
+163%
5 Years
$2,722
+172%
10 Years
$3,544
+254%
Since IPO
$9,958
+896%

How much would $1,000 invested in PM be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in PM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) in 2025 would be worth $1,483 as of November 2026, representing a +48.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) in 2023 would be worth $2,632 as of November 2026, representing a +163.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) in 2021 would be worth $2,722 as of November 2026, representing a +172.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) in 2016 would be worth $3,544 as of November 2026, representing a +254.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) at IPO would be worth $9,958 as of November 2026, representing a +895.8% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.24%
Positive Months
133
60% of 223
Negative Months
90
40% of 223
Data Period
18+ years
223 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Feb 2025 (+19.3%)
Best month on avg: February (+4.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Dec 2018 (-21.7%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.4%)

Over the past 18+ years (223 months), Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.24% with a median return of +1.83%. The stock had 133 positive months (60%) and 90 negative months (40%). The best month in PM's history was February 2025 with a +19.3% return, while the worst was December 2018 at -21.7%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.1%), and August the weakest (-1.4%).

PM's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2011 with a cumulative return of +36.3%, and the worst was 2018 at -34.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 18 years of trading history, Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has delivered an average annual return of +15.77% with a median return of +14.95%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.22%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (83%) and losses in 3 years (17%).

PM's best year was 2011 with a +39.78% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -33.30%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. PM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+15.77%
Best Year
2011 (+39.78%)
Worst Year
2018 (-33.30%)
Positive Years
15/18
Year Return Start End
2026 +33.55% $156.33 $208.79
2025 +37.99% $113.30 $156.33
2024 +34.34% $84.34 $113.30
2023 -1.85% $85.93 $84.34
2022 +12.31% $76.51 $85.93
2021 +20.78% $63.35 $76.51
2020 +3.69% $61.10 $63.35
2019 +35.02% $45.25 $61.10
2018 -33.30% $67.84 $45.25
2017 +19.85% $56.60 $67.84
2016 +8.56% $52.14 $56.60
2015 +13.38% $45.99 $52.14
2014 -2.12% $46.98 $45.99
2013 +8.50% $43.30 $46.98
2012 +9.66% $39.49 $43.30
2011 +39.78% $28.25 $39.49
2010 +27.16% $22.21 $28.25
2009 +16.51% $19.07 $22.21

Frequently Asked Questions: PM

What sector is PM in? ▼

PM operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Tobacco industry.

How has PM performed historically? ▼

Over 18 years of trading history, PM has posted gains in 15 years (83% of the time). The best year was 2011 with a +39.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in PM? ▼

You can invest in PM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PM.

Last updated: 11/1/2026