Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Merit Financial Group LLC Increases Holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM
Merit Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 5.6% during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 149,678 shares valued at $24.28 million. Philip Morris has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share, yielding 3.6%, with a payout ratio of 106.52%. Wall Street analysts have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a target price of $189.00 for the company, which has a market cap of $252.17 billion.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
Simplify Asset Management Inc. Sells 26,741 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM
Simplify Asset Management Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by selling 26,741 shares, lowering its holdings to 1,310 shares valued at $212,000. Despite this, other institutional investors largely increased their positions, maintaining high institutional ownership at 78.63%. Philip Morris announced a quarterly dividend of $1.47, resulting in a 3.6% yield, though its dividend payout ratio is currently elevated at 106.52%.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
32,585 Shares in Philip Morris International Inc. $PM Bought by Copeland Capital Management LLC
Copeland Capital Management LLC recently purchased 32,585 shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) worth approximately $5.285 million, marking a new position for the institutional investor. Other institutional investors also increased their stakes, bringing the total institutional ownership to 78.63%. Philip Morris International has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.47, equating to a 3.6% yield, and analysts hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a target price of $189.00.
Dec 30, 2025 • TIKR.com
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Who Owns MetLife? Top Shareholders and Recent Insider Trades
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) is a major insurance and financial services company with a market value of around $52.7 billion. Its ownership is primarily institutional, with the MetLife Policyholder Trust, The Vanguard Group, and Dodge & Cox being the largest shareholders. Recent insider trades show limited activity, mainly consisting of small director purchases and modest officer transactions, indicating conservative management of exposure rather than strong directional signals.
Dec 30, 2025 • Seeking Alpha
BULLISH
Philip Morris: An Attractive Choice In The Current Market, Offering Income And Growth (PM)
Philip Morris International (PM) is presented as an attractive investment due to its robust dividend growth and strong position in the smoke-free product segment. The article highlights PM's solid financial performance, resilient volume and pricing strategies, and effective capital allocation. A dividend discount model and scenario analysis are used to support a favorable outlook and continued upside, particularly for income-focused investors.
Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Oak Harvest Investment Services Acquires 22,551 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. $PM
Oak Harvest Investment Services significantly increased its stake in Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) by over 1,280% in the third quarter, acquiring an additional 22,551 shares and now holding 24,312 shares valued at $3.943 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings. The article highlights Philip Morris' dividend details, analyst consensus as a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $189.00, and recent stock performance, including a 3.6% dividend yield.