15 Best Performing Dividend Stocks So Far in 2025

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8. Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)

YTD Performance as of September 15: 35.6%

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) was created in 2007 when it split from Altria, taking over the same brands, including Marlboro, but operating them in markets outside the US. This has worked to the company’s advantage, as cigarette sales have generally been stronger abroad. In the second quarter, its cigarette sales volume fell 1.5%, but organic revenue from cigarettes still grew by 2%.

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) has surged by nearly 36% since the start of 2025, which makes it one of the best performing stocks in 2025. What has truly fueled the stock’s rise and makes it an appealing buy today is the company’s success in next-generation, smoke-free products such as its IQOS heat-not-burn tobacco sticks and ZYN oral nicotine pouches, the latter acquired through its purchase of Swedish Match.

In addition, Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) is a solid dividend stock. The company has been rewarding shareholders with growing dividends for the past 15 years. Currently, it offers a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.31%, as of September 15.

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