Philip Morris' Ambitious Plans for Heated Tobacco Gains Traction Among Analysts and Investors
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) is gaining attention for its ambitious plans to introduce its heated tobacco device, IQOS, in the U.S. market in Q2, aiming for a 10% market share within five years of its latest device iteration's launch, expected no earlier than 2025. Despite skepticism from rivals like British American Tobacco Industries Plc (NYSE:BTI), analysts and investors are cautiously optimistic about PM's potential to convert 2.8 million U.S. smokers to IQOS. PM shares are up 0.33% at $95.33.
April 29, 2024 | 6:55 pm
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British American Tobacco Industries Plc expresses skepticism about the prospects of heated tobacco in the U.S., contrasting with the optimism surrounding Philip Morris' plans.
BTI's skepticism towards the heated tobacco market in the U.S. could reflect concerns about its own position and market share as Philip Morris enters the market with IQOS. This sentiment, especially if it leads to competitive pressures or market share loss for BTI, could negatively impact BTI's stock in the short term.
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Philip Morris International Inc. aims to capture a significant portion of the U.S. tobacco market with its IQOS device, targeting a 10% market share within five years of its launch, expected no earlier than 2025.
Philip Morris' strategic focus on introducing IQOS to the U.S. market, coupled with analyst and investor optimism, suggests a positive outlook for PM's stock in the short term. The company's ambitious target and the initial positive price action reflect confidence in its market penetration strategy and potential growth in the heated tobacco segment.
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