NYSE$PM
Philip Morris International Inc. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Delivered a robust business performance despite unprecedented headwinds, supported by stronger-than-anticipated fourth quarter results.
Philip Morris International Inc. reported a decrease in net revenues by 3.5% on an organic basis, but an increase in operating income by 17.8% excluding currency. Adjusted operating income increased by 1.7% on an organic basis. Reported diluted EPS was $1.27, up 22.1%.
- Reported diluted EPS of $1.27, up by 22.1%; up by 26.9%, excluding currency
- Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.26, up by 3.3%; up by 7.4% on an organic basis
- Net revenues down by 3.5%; down by 3.5% on an organic basis
- Adjusted operating income margin of 38.5%, up by 2.0 points on an organic basis
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Philip Morris · Revenue · Quarterly
$7.44B
Revenue by segment
Philip Morris · $7.44B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Combustible Products$5.51B-10.9%74.0%
- Reduced-Risk Products$1.94B+26.3%26.0%
Forward guidance
For the full year 2021, the company is expecting a significant recovery, with mid-single-digit organic net revenue growth—driven by the growing contribution of IQOS—and further efforts on cost efficiencies driving an acceleration in forecasted adjusted diluted EPS growth to a range of 9% to 11% on the same basis.
Tailwinds
- A gradual improvement in the general operating environment, with potential volatility around the duration and effects of pandemic-related mobility restrictions across PMI's key markets.
- A total cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume progression for PMI of approximately -2% to +1%.
- Heated tobacco unit shipment volume of 90 to 100 billion units.
- Net revenue growth of approximately 4% to 7% on an organic basis.
- An increase in adjusted operating income margin of at least 150 basis points on an organic basis.
Headwinds
- Lack of near-term recovery in PMI's duty-free business given the uncertain outlook for global travel, with current dynamics persisting through year end.
- An estimated total international industry volume progression, excluding China and the U.S., of approximately -3% to flat.
- An effective tax rate, excluding discrete tax events, of around 22%.
- No share repurchases
- First-quarter reported diluted EPS of around $1.40, including a favorable currency impact, at prevailing exchange rates, of around $0.09 per share, notably reflecting:
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
40 / 73 earnings
Positive
+10.9%
Q4 2024
Best reaction
-16.9%
Q1 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +6.5% | +5.0% | +23.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.4% | +2.3% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -4.0% | -0.3% | -1.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.4% | +1.7% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.3% | +3.1% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +10.9% | +13.0% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +10.5% | +9.2% | +10.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.9% | +5.7% | +12.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +5.3% | +1.0% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.5% | -2.5% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.7% | -2.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.3% | -1.6% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.7% | -2.8% | -8.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.1% | +0.4% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.0% | +2.3% | +11.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +6.8% | +7.5% | +11.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -0.3% | -0.3% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.7% | +5.4% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.4% | -0.6% | -6.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.4% | +0.5% | +3.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.7% | +3.2% | +6.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.0% | +6.7% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.2% | -4.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.3% | +5.4% | +7.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -4.9% | -4.2% | -8.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.2% | +6.6% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.8% | +2.6% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +9.5% | +7.0% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.4% | -0.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.9% | +6.7% | +15.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.0% | +4.7% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.6% | +1.7% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -16.9% | -18.7% | -20.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.1% | +4.2% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.7% | -3.5% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.7% | -3.1% | -5.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.8% | -0.7% | +0.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.4% | +5.9% | +14.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.5% | +0.8% | -6.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.3% | -3.1% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.1% | — | — |
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