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
$163.24
Market Cap
$254.11B
52-Week High
$191.30
52-Week Low
$142.11
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco

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

1 Year
$1,116
+12%
3 Years
$1,995
+99%
5 Years
$2,352
+135%
10 Years
$2,806
+181%
Since IPO
$7,656
+666%

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 $1,116 as of May 2026, representing a +11.6% 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 $1,995 as of May 2026, representing a +99.5% 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 $2,352 as of May 2026, representing a +135.2% 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 $2,806 as of May 2026, representing a +180.6% 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 $7,656 as of May 2026, representing a +665.6% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.15%
Positive Months
128
59% of 216
Negative Months
88
41% of 216
Data Period
18+ years
216 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 (216 months), Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.15% with a median return of +1.77%. The stock had 128 positive months (59%) and 88 negative months (41%). 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 +14.05% with a median return of +12.85%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.56%. 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 10 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+14.05%
Best Year
2011 (+39.78%)
Worst Year
2018 (-33.30%)
Positive Years
15/18
Year Return Start End
2026 +2.68% $158.98 $163.24
2025 +37.99% $115.21 $158.98
2024 +34.34% $85.77 $115.21
2023 -1.85% $87.39 $85.77
2022 +12.31% $77.81 $87.39
2021 +20.78% $64.42 $77.81
2020 +3.69% $62.13 $64.42
2019 +35.02% $46.02 $62.13
2018 -33.30% $68.99 $46.02
2017 +19.85% $57.56 $68.99
2016 +8.56% $53.02 $57.56
2015 +13.38% $46.76 $53.02
2014 -2.12% $47.78 $46.76
2013 +8.50% $44.03 $47.78
2012 +9.66% $40.16 $44.03
2011 +39.78% $28.73 $40.16
2010 +27.16% $22.59 $28.73
2009 +16.51% $19.39 $22.59

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: 3/24/2026