Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) is scheduled to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter prior to the market opening on Friday, February 6. Market analysts forecast earnings of $1.70 per share for this period, representing an increase from $1.55 per share in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue consensus estimates stand at $10.4 billion, up from $9.71 billion recorded in the prior year’s fourth quarter, according to Benzinga Pro data.
In regulatory developments, on January 23, Philip Morris pressed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve a modified-risk designation for its ZYN nicotine pouch product. The company’s scientific experts presented data to the FDA’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee to support their application for this designation, which could have implications for the product’s market status.
Beyond earnings and regulatory news, the prospect of dividend income is garnering interest among investors examining Philip Morris. The firm currently offers an annual dividend yield of approximately 3.26%. This translates into quarterly dividend payments of $1.47 per share, amounting to $5.88 annually per share.
For investors targeting a steady income stream, some practical calculations highlight the scope of investing required to achieve specific dividend income goals. To earn $500 per month solely from Philip Morris dividends, equating to $6,000 annually, an investor would need to hold about 1,020 shares. Based on the current dividend payment, this corresponds to an investment of roughly $183,998.
For smaller dividend objectives, such as $100 per month or $1,200 per year, the necessary position would be approximately 204 shares, or an investment of $36,800.
The methodology behind these calculations involves dividing the desired annual dividend income by the yearly dividend per share. For example, to determine the number of shares for a $6,000 annual income, the calculation is $6,000 divided by $5.88, yielding the 1,020 shares figure. Similarly, for $1,200 annual income, the dividend per share similarly divides into that amount, resulting in the 204 shares estimate.
It is important to note that dividend yields are dynamic and subject to variability over time because they depend on both dividend payments as well as stock price fluctuations. Dividend yield is determined by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As an illustration, if a stock pays $2 annually and trades at $50 per share, the yield is 4%. Should the stock price increase to $60, the yield decreases to approximately 3.33%, whereas a drop to $40 increases the yield to 5%.
Changes in the dividend amount also influence the yield independently of price movement. An increase in the dividend raises the yield if the stock price remains unchanged, while a cut in the dividend lowers the yield accordingly.
In recent market activity, Philip Morris shares rose 1.9%, closing at $180.39 on Wednesday. This price movement may affect the ongoing dividend yield and consequently the income calculations for investors planning to utilize dividends as a component of their portfolio returns.