Peers · Consumer Defensive
PM Alternatives
The closest PM alternative is TGT (3.01% yield, 8.3/10 safety), followed by PG and KO. All 6 sit in the same consumer defensive sector as PM (3.24% yield, 8.0/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to PM in our universe is TGT — nearly identical yield (3.01% vs 3.24% for PM) and a 8.3/10 safety score compared to PM's 8.0/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 0.79% to 5.77% and safety scores range from 5.6 to 8.8/10.
Switching from PM to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether PM dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches PM on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT · Target Corp. | 3.01% | 8.3/10 · Strong | Very close match on yield and safety |
| PG · The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.69% | 7.5/10 · Solid | 0.55% yield gap (lower) |
| KO · The Coca-Cola Company | 2.24% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 1.00% yield gap (lower) |
| PEP · PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.31% | 5.6/10 · Mixed | 2.4 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| WMT · Walmart Inc. | 0.79% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 2.45% yield gap (lower) |
| MO · Altria Group, Inc. | 5.77% | 6.7/10 · Solid | 2.53% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best PM alternatives?
The closest PM alternatives are TGT, PG, KO — all in the same consumer defensive sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. TGT is the single closest match at 3.01% yield and 8.3/10 safety, versus 3.24% and 8.0/10 for PM.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to PM?
Yes — MO yields 5.77% versus PM's 3.24%. Its safety score is 6.7/10 against PM's 8.0/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to PM?
We rank 6 similar stocks for PM: TGT, PG, KO, PEP, WMT, MO. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks PM on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify PM.