Philip Morris International has been named to the WSJ Leadership Institute's inaugural Best Companies for the Future ranking, placing 97th overall and third in the Food Beverage & Tobacco industry group behind Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. The ranking, compiled by Bendable Labs for the WSJ Leadership Institute, evaluates S&P 500 companies on AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience, and agility. PMI's inclusion reflects its transformation into a smoke-free consumer goods company, with smoke-free products accounting for 43% of first-quarter 2026 net revenues and over 43 million legal-age consumers using them as of December 2025. Group CEO Jacek Olczak said the recognition underscores the company's commitment to reinventing itself and delivering long-term value through innovation and adaptation to changing consumer preferences.
Philip Morris International IncNamed to WSJ Leadership Institute's Best Companies for the Future ranking, reflecting innovation and transformation to smoke-free products.
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