Philip Morris
Ticker: PM
P/E: 14.4
Dividend yield: 3.7%

Like the business or not, Marlboro is the world's most popular cigarette. That means Philip Morris can raise prices (and profits) without sapping demand. Plus, it still benefits from burgeoning markets in Asia and Eastern Europe. This prodigious cash generator aims to increase its earnings per share by 10% to 12% annually.


Last updated May 26 2011: 6:56 AM ET

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