6 Reasons Philip Morris Is On The Up And Up

Summary

  • While big tobacco stocks have all seen significant increases in the past six months, Philip Morris stands out with a 32% rise.
  • Market uncertainty and a rotation towards undervalued stocks have contributed to the growth of tobacco stocks. The company's healthy financials, particularly in its smoke-free business, are a big plus too.
  • An earnings upgrade is positive for its dividends too. Even as a short-term price dip looks likely, PM is a good buy for passive returns over the years.

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The past half year has been exceptional for tobacco stocks, with the biggest five by market capitalization ("MCap") seeing double-digit increases (see chart below). But Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) stands out even among them, seeing the biggest increase, of 32%, over

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