Philip Morris Intl Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls at the Bid: 600 vs 666 OI; Earnings 4/23 Before Open 

Philip Morris Intl Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls at the Bid: 600 @ $11.18 vs 666 OI; Earnings 4/23 Before Open Ref=$154.505

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Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.

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Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.54%. Currently, Philip Morris Intl has a market capitalization of $249.35 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PM: If an investor had bought $1000 of PM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,116.77 today based on a price of $160.20 for PM at the time of writing.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Philip Morris Intl. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 26% leaning bullish and 53% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $944,250, and 2 are calls, amounting to $113,007.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $175.0 for Philip Morris Intl over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Philip Morris Intl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Philip Morris Intl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $135.0 to $175.0, over the past month.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742832933_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$110.1K</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$108.7K</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.61</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$104.2K</td>
<td align="right">142</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">299</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.
<h3>Where Is Philip Morris Intl Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,329,602, the price of PM is down -0.03% at $151.43. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Philip Morris Intl</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $175.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $175. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In Philip Morris Intl Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 19 uncommon options trades for Philip Morris Intl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $1,500,308, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $261,660.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $140.0 and $170.0 for Philip Morris Intl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Philip Morris Intl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Philip Morris Intl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $140.0 to $170.0, over the past month.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742400942_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$408.7K</td>
<td>702</td>
<td align="right">833</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$127.0K</td>
<td>691</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$100.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.67</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$100.5K</td>
<td>363</td>
<td align="right">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$14.04</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$99.8K</td>
<td>149</td>
<td align="right">71</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Philip Morris Intl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Philip Morris Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,119,755, with PM's price up by 0.38%, positioned at $154.43.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Philip Morris Intl</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $167.5.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Philip Morris Intl

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Philip Morris Intl. Our analysis of options history for Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $56,700, and 12 were calls, valued at $2,229,453.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $125.0 and $155.0 for Philip Morris Intl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Philip Morris Intl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Philip Morris Intl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $125.0 to $155.0, over the past month.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742235365_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>546</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.98</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$227.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$198.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>515</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$196.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$181.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Philip Morris Intl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Philip Morris Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,589,929, the price of PM is up by 2.19%, reaching $155.21.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 37 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Philip Morris Intl</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $167.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
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Philip Morris Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) short percent of float has risen 77.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.14 million shares sold short, which is 1.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Philip Morris Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741879816_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Philip Morris Intl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Philip Morris Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Philip Morris Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.68%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About Philip Morris Intl?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Philip Morris Intl.
Looking at options history for Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $238,106 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $336,708.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $85.0 to $170.0 for Philip Morris Intl during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Philip Morris Intl options trades today is 1068.0 with a total volume of 324.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Philip Morris Intl's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $170.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741280482_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$125.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$68.9</td>
<td>$68.2</td>
<td>$68.54</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$68.9</td>
<td>$67.8</td>
<td>$68.37</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$18.21</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>191</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$63.9</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$63.55</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Philip Morris Intl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Philip Morris Intl</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,434,830, the PM's price is up by 0.01%, now at $153.16. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Philip Morris Intl</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $153.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Sell rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Philip Morris Intl, targeting a price of $160. 
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British American Tobacco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>), recognized as one of the top three tobacco companies globally by both market capitalization and net sales, has further entrenched itself in the cannabis industry, finalizing a strategic investment of C$124.6 million (approximately $86.8 million) in Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>), a leading Canadian licensed cannabis producer. The completion of this three-tranche investment cements BAT's role as a major stakeholder in Organigram and highlights the increasing convergence of the tobacco and cannabis sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Strategic Move Amid Market Challenges</h3>
The investment, executed through BAT's wholly owned subsidiary BT DE Investments Inc., marks another significant foray by a major tobacco company into the cannabis industry. As traditional tobacco markets shrink due to declining smoking rates and regulatory pressures, companies like BAT, Philip Morris International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) and Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) are seeking diversification in alternative markets, with cannabis proving an attractive prospect.
According to Paolo De Luca, chief strategy officer at Organigram, "Opportunities in the space have only improved with cannabis valuations at historically weaker levels and many cannabis and hemp companies unable to access cost-efficient growth capital despite fundamentally strong businesses."
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The injection of funds into Organigram is expected to accelerate the company's international expansion and product innovation efforts. The financing will primarily be allocated to a strategic investment pool known as &#8220;Jupiter,&#8221; designed to identify and support growth opportunities in the global cannabis market. Organigram has already deployed portions of this pool, including C$21 million invested in Germany's Sanity Group and C$2.7 million in U.S.-based Open Book Extracts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Growing Footprint of Big Tobacco in Cannabis</h3>
BAT's move follows a growing pattern of investments by major tobacco firms in the cannabis sector:
<ul>
<li>Altria Group, the parent company of Marlboro, invested $1.8 billion in Canadian cannabis firm Cronos Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRON#NASDAQ">CRON</a>) in 2018, acquiring a 45% stake.</li>
<li>Philip Morris International agreed to purchase Israeli medical cannabis inhaler company Syqe Medical in 2023 for up to $650 million.</li>
<li>Imperial Brands invested £75 million ($96.4 million) in Auxly Cannabis Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) and participated in funding Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies, a company focused on cannabis-based pharmaceuticals.</li>
<li>BAT led a $37.6M Series B funding round in Germany's Sanity Group, securing a minority stake in 2022.</li>
</ul>
These moves underscore the increasing alignment between the tobacco and cannabis industries, particularly as regulatory frameworks evolve and consumer preferences shift toward reduced-risk products.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Governance And Influence</h3>
As part of the investment agreement, BAT now holds a 30% stake in Organigram's common shares and a 100% stake in its non-voting preferred shares. This arrangement ensures that BAT maintains a level of control without surpassing regulatory thresholds that could trigger anti-competition concerns. Furthermore, BAT has secured the right to nominate up to 30% of Organigram's board of directors, giving it substantial influence over the company&#8217;s strategic direction.
Organigram's preferred shares, initially convertible on a one-to-one basis into common shares, are designed to increase in conversion rate by 7.5% per annum, a mechanism that allows BAT's economic stake in Organigram to grow over time.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Future Of Tobacco-Cannabis Collaborations</h3>
BAT's sustained commitment to cannabis signals that the tobacco industry sees long-term value in cannabis-related products. With global cannabis legalization gaining traction, particularly in Europe and parts of the U.S., these investments position tobacco giants to capture market share in a new, potentially lucrative industry.
As BAT and its competitors continue to navigate regulatory landscapes and consumer demand, the synergy between tobacco expertise and cannabis innovation will likely lead to the development of new product categories, including cannabis-infused vape products and medical formulations. The continued investment in companies like Organigram suggests that big tobacco is not just experimenting with cannabis, it&#8217;s preparing for a future in which cannabis products could rival traditional nicotine offerings.
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U.S. markets suffered a steep selloff Monday as President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, extending last week&#8217;s losses and driving declines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">across all major sectors</a>.
What Happened: The S&amp;P 500 tracked by The SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:&nbsp;SPY) closed at 5,849.72, sinking 1.76%, continuing its retreat from 5,983 on Feb 24. The Nasdaq-100 monitored by Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell to 20,425.58, down from 21,352 a week earlier, marking a significant correction from recent highs.
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selloff, with NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) plummeting 8.63% and ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) dropping 8.05%. The sector&#8217;s decline follows a brutal week where AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) had already lost 20.64% and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) fell 19.67% between Feb. 24-28, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
However, some stocks showed positive performance amid the broader market selloff, according to the Benzinga Stock Heat Map. 
In chemicals and allied products, Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) gained 0.83%, while Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) also edged higher. Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) rose 2.33% in the tobacco sector. In telecom, T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) climbed over 1.5%. Transport by air saw PHI Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIG#NASDAQ">PHIG</a>) gain 2.3%. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) both advanced over 1.3%.
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Industrials saw significant pressure, with Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) falling 10.09% and FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) down 7.89%. In healthcare, BeOne Medicines dropped 10.10% while Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) declined 9.77%.
Financial stocks weren&#8217;t spared, with Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shedding 6.51% and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) losing 6.40%. The slide continued a trend from last week when PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) had already declined 5.58%.
Consumer discretionary and staples both tumbled, with Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) plunging 10.96% and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) falling 6.02%. Energy stocks like Ovintiv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OVV#NYSE">OVV</a>) dropped 8.65%, while utilities Vistra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) both fell 7.40%.
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Why It Matters: The catalyst for Monday&#8217;s selloff was Trump&#8217;s announcement of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus an additional 20% tariff on Chinese goods. The Kobeissi Letter noted these increases would raise the U.S. average effective tariff to approximately 20%, levels not seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">since the Great Depression</a>.
Market strategist Tom Lee of Fundstrat suggested this week could mark the bottom for stocks in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44072005/tom-lee-sees-stocks-potentially-hitting-first-half-lows-this-week-bad-news-has-gotten-priced-in">first half of 2025</a>, noting &#8220;a lot of bad news has gotten priced in&#8221; and that retail sentiment has reached bearish levels comparable to fall 2022.
Wall Street remains divided on the tariffs&#8217; impact, with Peter Schiff warning of domestic economic harm while others like Anthony Pompliano pointed to Taiwan Semiconductor&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) $100 billion U.S. investment announcement as evidence tariffs might boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">domestic manufacturing</a>.
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Marlboro cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) is reportedly exploring a potential sale of its U.S. cigar business. The company added the U.S. cigar business via its massive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/22/08/28547251/elliott-started-buying-swedish-match-stock-after-philip-morris-16b-bid-whats-next" rel="noreferrer noopener">$16 billion acquisition deal</a> with Swedish Match AB.
The move accelerates Philip Morris' transition toward smoke-free products. Benzinga has contacted Philip Morris for comment on the potential deal and will update when we receive a response.
In July, Philip Morris announced a $600 million investment through one of its U.S. affiliates to establish a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39796877/philip-morris-expands-us-operations-with-600m-colorado-plant" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colorado</a>.
The new plant, expected to create 500 direct jobs and generate $550 million in annual economic impact, will also add 1,000 indirect jobs as it produces Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouches to meet the rising demand for smoke-free products among <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39796877/philip-morris-expands-us-operations-with-600m-colorado-plant" rel="noreferrer noopener">legal-age consumers</a>.
In August, Philip Morris revealed an investment of $232 million through one of its Swedish Match affiliates to expand the production capacity of its&nbsp;manufacturing facility in Owensboro, Kentucky.&nbsp;
"We are accelerating our mission toward a smoke-free future, working with our U.S. affiliates to move adults away from cigarettes and other traditional tobacco products by providing better alternatives," said Stacey Kennedy, CEO of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40583658/philip-morris-invests-232m-to-expand-kentucky-facility-adding-450-jobs-and-boosting-production-f" rel="noreferrer noopener">PMI's U.S. business</a>.
The Bloomberg report <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-02/philip-morris-pm-to-weigh-cigar-sale-amid-smoke-free-shift?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">adds</a> the company is reportedly working with advisers to gauge interest, seeking over $1 billion for the asset.
A company representative confirmed that a strategic review of the U.S. cigar business was announced in 2024 but did not provide further updates. The potential divestment aligns with Philip Morris's broader efforts to reduce its dependence on traditional tobacco products as global smoking rates decline.
Despite its legacy brands like Marlboro and Parliament, Philip Morris is increasingly focused on alternatives such as IQOS, its heated tobacco product, which overtook Marlboro in sales last year, particularly in markets like Japan, the Bloomberg report adds.
The smoke-free business accounted for 40% of the company's total net <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43529386/tobacco-company-philip-morris-stocks-surge-on-solid-q4-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenues in the fourth quarter</a>. By 2030, the company aims to have smoke-free products account for two-thirds of its revenue.
Price Action: PM stock is up 1.27% at $157.25 at the last check on Monday.
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Philip Morris Considers Selling US Cigar Business As It Pushes Towards Smoke-Free Products: Bloomberg

Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $145 to $175.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $175

Philip Morris Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 28.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.16 million shares sold short, which is 0.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Philip Morris Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740414617_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Philip Morris Intl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Philip Morris Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Philip Morris Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Philip Morris Intl's Recent Short Interest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 31 uncommon options trades for Philip Morris Intl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $399,644, and 19 are calls, for a total amount of $814,288.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $85.0 to $165.0 for Philip Morris Intl during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Philip Morris Intl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Philip Morris Intl's whale activity within a strike price range from $85.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Philip Morris Intl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740168990_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$76.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">897</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$64.1K</td>
<td>709</td>
<td align="right">927</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI has not only diversified away from smokeable products but also gained a toehold into the US to sell its iQOS heated tobacco product.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Philip Morris Intl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Philip Morris Intl Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,491,113, the PM's price is up by 1.53%, now at $153.88. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 61 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Philip Morris Intl</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $146.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Sell rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Philip Morris Intl with a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Philip Morris Intl, maintaining a target price of $160. 
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