iShares Russell 2000 ETF vs Philip Morris International Inc. — how do they compare? iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades at $301.52, while Philip Morris International Inc. trades at $185.85 (market cap $290.24B). The key difference: Philip Morris International Inc. pays a 3.16% dividend while iShares Russell 2000 ETF pays none, and iShares Russell 2000 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Philip Morris International Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IWM | PM | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $301.69 | $200.17 |
52-Week Low | $225.45 | $144.33 |
Market Cap | — | $290.24B |
Sector | — | Consumer Staples |
Enterprise Value | — | $333.36B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.16% |
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Philip Morris International (PM) trades at $186.22, down 1.77% with mixed technical signals. The company reported strong Q1 and Q2 2026 earnings beats but faces margin pressure from rising costs. Revenue grew to $40.65B in 2025 with a robust 25.56% net income margin. Analyst consensus remains bullish with a $211.17 price target, though recent news highlights challenges including a $500M impairment charge and increased illicit cigarette trade in Europe.
PM offers solid fundamentals with high profitability and dividend yield, but near-term headwinds from cost inflation and regulatory risks warrant caution. The stock's valuation at 25.54x P/E is reasonable given earnings growth potential, making it attractive for long-term investors despite current volatility.
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The ETF is designed to track the performance of the securities and the stocks in the Russell 2000 Index. To maintain the composition and weightings, the advisor adjusts the ETF from time to time to conform to periodic changes in the index target.
Read more on IWM →Philip Morris International is an international tobacco company with a product portfolio primarily consisting of cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heat-not-burn, vapor and oral nicotine products, which are sold in markets outside the United States. The company diversified away from nicotine products with the acquisition of Vectura, a provider of innovative inhaled drug delivery solutions, in 2021.
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