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Philip Morris InternationalPMSTRONG BUYJan 24, 2014Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 17, 2026. Market Open.
Tentacles in cannabis, but it's not showing on the bottom line yet. Headwinds of society and governments pushing against it more and more, and all that works against sales and revenues. You have to know what you're buying and why; people own this for the yield, not for growth.
Danger is that revenues will shrink, FCF won't be as abundant, and dividend may be in jeopardy. Pay particular attention to the payout ratio, quarter to quarter, and see if it's going up.
Likes this as a good solid dividend payer. Despite the fact that there is a 3%-4% decline in cigarette consumption on an annual basis, they have done a tremendous job of harvesting their cash flow. Japan had increase the excise tax, which has diminished demand and resulted in an intense price competition internationally. This is a really good entry point. In the last 5 years, their dividend is up 18%. Yield of 4.58%.