Philip Morris International Inc (PM) — closed signal from April 20, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on July 19, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
PM price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$153.45 – $157.38Entry zone — fair-value band
$157.76Published — price the day we called it
$173.67Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$194.62Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$192.98Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 21 days.
Peak price
$194.62
peak on July 17, 2026 — not a realized returnPeak gain
+23.4%
peak, from the publication priceWindow close
$192.98
end-of-window price, context onlyDays to target
21
Window
April 20, 2026 – July 19, 2026
The thesis — published April 20, 2026
Predicted growth
+11%
over the measurement windowTarget price
$173.67
the price the thesis aimed forEntry zone
$153.45 – $157.38
the fair-value band we waited forPrice at publication
$157.76
published April 20, 2026Confidence
74%
how strongly the data lined upTimeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
Philip Morris looks steadier than many consumer names because the company is shifting sales toward smoke-free products, and recent news highlighted that transition ahead of earnings. Shares have pulled back, the business still generates steady cash, and the product shift helps investor sentiment, suggesting a plausible near-term rebound.
Primary drivers
- Sales are shifting toward smoke-free products and that mix is growing
- A near-term earnings report could renew investor interest in the story
- Stable cash flow gives the business defensive financial strength
- Lower share price after the pullback makes the short-term setup clearer
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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