Philip Morris International Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.60

What Happened
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) filed a Form 8-K on September 18, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.60 per common share. The announcement was made via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).

Key Details

• Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.60 per common share.
• Announcement date: September 18, 2026.
• Disclosure furnished as a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
• Filing items: Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Exhibits).

Why It Matters
A declared quarterly dividend is a direct cash return to shareholders and signals the company’s commitment to returning capital. For income-focused investors, this specifies the cash payout per share for the coming quarter. The 8-K provides formal disclosure of the board action; details such as the record date and payment date, if not included here, would typically be announced in the related press release or subsequent filings.