Companies
Philip Morris International
S&P 500Consumer Staples· USA

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Philip Morris International

$162.75

+1.41%

Open $160.47·Prev $160.49

as of 13 Apr

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Power Core

PMI's moat is the compounding interaction of nicotine addiction economics, regulatory capture at the sovereign level, and a device-plus-consumable ecosystem that replicates hardware lock-in within a consumer staples category.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorConsumer Staples

Direction of Movement

Dual Growth Engines Firing in Parallel

ROC 200

-13.7%

Referenced in 1 other analysis

Company Profile

Philip Morris International Inc. operates as a leading tobacco company, offering a diverse portfolio of cigarettes and innovative smoke-free products. Its primary function is to provide consumer nicotine products worldwide, including heat-not-burn devices like IQOS, oral nicotine pouches under the ZYN brand, vapor products, and traditional cigarettes, alongside accessories such as lighters and matches, and select wellness and healthcare items. The company focuses on transitioning smokers to reduced-risk alternatives, with smoke-free offerings driving significant growth amid declining cigarette volumes. Notable features include strong financial performance, with 2024 revenue reaching $37.88 billion, up 7.69% year-over-year, and net income of $7.03 billion. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and incorporated in 1987, Philip Morris International Inc. plays a pivotal role in the global tobacco and nicotine market, emphasizing innovation in next-generation products to meet evolving consumer demands and regulatory landscapes.

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Industry

Tobacco

Employees

84,900

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