Philip Morris International Profit Margin

Philip Morris International posts a profit margin of 25.22% as of September 2026. That compares with 21.55% in the prior-year period — up 17.0% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Philip Morris International's profit margin was 21.55%. The latest reading is 25.22% — a 17.0% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Consumer Staples stocks, a profit margin near 22.57% is typical. Philip Morris International's 25.22% is higher that level. That is roughly 11.8% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Philip Morris International's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 25.22% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for PM's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 22.57%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Philip Morris International's other metric pages and overview cover the third.