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Philip Morris International (PM) stock, explained like you're 5

Philip Morris International trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PM. It is a mega cap company in the tobacco industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 292.2 billion dollars.

Ticker
PM
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco
Size
Mega cap, about 292.2 billion dollars

How Philip Morris International makes money

  • Selling everyday goods such as food, drinks and household items.
  • Brands that people keep buying in good times and bad.
  • Stores and distribution.

What moves PM stock

  • Costs for ingredients, packaging and shipping.
  • Whether shoppers trade down to cheaper brands.
  • Steady dividends and market mood, since these stocks are seen as safer.

In the news lately

  • Philip Morris (PM): Is Its Smoke Free Transformation a Durable Growth Engine? (Yahoo Finance)
  • Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) Stock Breaks Above 200 Day Moving Average Here's Why (MarketBeat)
  • Philip Morris International Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors (MarketWatch)
  • Only 31% of military families feel they get needed support. Philip Morris U.S. is donating $340,000 to relief groups. (Stock Titan)
  • Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Looks About Right At Current Levels (Yahoo Finance)

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Questions about Philip Morris International stock

What does Philip Morris International do?

Philip Morris International trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PM. It is a mega cap company in the tobacco industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 292.2 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Philip Morris International?

Philip Morris International trades under the ticker PM on the New York Stock Exchange.

How does Philip Morris International make money?

Selling everyday goods such as food, drinks and household items. Brands that people keep buying in good times and bad. Stores and distribution.

What moves PM stock?

Costs for ingredients, packaging and shipping. Whether shoppers trade down to cheaper brands. Steady dividends and market mood, since these stocks are seen as safer.

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