In this video, Motley Fool analyst Andrew Tonner tells us why he'll be adding shares of Philip Morris (PM +0.00%) to his Real Money Stock Pick portfolio for Fool.com. The company's consistently high margins allow it to keep delivering incredible returns to investors, not only with a healthy dividend but also with frequent major stock buybacks. He also sees the stock as having a strong potential for upside, and a lot of opportunity for growth in emerging markets.
Why I'm Buying This Consumer Goods Dynamo
By Andrew Tonner – Jan 17, 2013 at 3:19PM
NYSE: PM
Philip Morris International
Market Cap
$245B
Today's Change
-
(0.00%) $0.00
Current Price
$157.70
Price as of October 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM ET
One stock that's a solid bet even in the market's down cycles.
About the Author
Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance. Follow @andrewtonner