Sector: Consumer Staples|Industry: Tobacco|Market Cap: $197.46B|Employees: 82.7K
Philip Morris International is a leading international tobacco company focused on delivering a smoke-free future. Their core business revolves around the development and sale of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heated tobacco, vapor, and oral nicotine products. The company has invested heavily in innovative smoke-free alternatives and holds a strong market position in various global markets.
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 1987, PMI became a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2008. The company is focused on delivering a smoke-free future by developing and commercializing smoke-free products, while also maintaining a portfolio of traditional cigarette brands. PMI operates in approximately 175 markets worldwide.
PMI's smoke-free product portfolio includes heated tobacco products (such as IQOS), vapor products, and oral nicotine products. The company has invested heavily in research and development of these products, with a focus on scientific substantiation of reduced risk. PMI also acquired Swedish Match in 2022, a leader in oral nicotine products, further expanding its smoke-free portfolio.
In addition to its smoke-free focus, PMI maintains a diverse portfolio of cigarette brands, including Marlboro, Parliament, Chesterfield, L&M, and Philip Morris, as well as several local brands. The company faces competition from other major tobacco companies, as well as new market entrants in the smoke-free category. PMI is also subject to extensive regulation globally, including advertising restrictions, product standards, and taxation.
PMI's product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products.
As of December 31, 2023, PMI operates in the following segments:
Note: Starting in the first quarter of 2024, Swedish Match results will be integrated into the four geographical segments.
PMI's core strategy is to deliver a smoke-free future by focusing on the development and commercialization of smoke-free products. This includes significant investments in research and development, as well as strategic acquisitions like Swedish Match. The company aims to transition adult smokers away from cigarettes to scientifically substantiated reduced-risk products. PMI also seeks to expand beyond nicotine into wellness and healthcare through its Vectura Fertin Pharma business.
Key strategic initiatives include expanding the availability of smoke-free products in existing and new markets, continuing to scientifically substantiate the reduced-risk profile of its products, and advocating for appropriate regulatory frameworks. The company also prioritizes consumer engagement and digital communication to drive adult smoker switching.
PMI operates in the highly regulated tobacco industry. Key market trends include declining cigarette consumption due to health concerns, increased taxation, and stricter regulations. Major competitors include British American Tobacco p.l.c., Japan Tobacco Inc., and Imperial Brands plc, as well as new market entrants in the smoke-free category. The industry is also impacted by the illicit trade of tobacco products.
(Generated from latest 10-K filing)