Lee Ainslie's PM Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 2.18 M shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) worth $349.2 M, representing 3.75% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Lee Ainslie has maintained a strategic position in PM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2023, adding 1.4 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 7.19 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Philip Morris International (PM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Philip Morris International (PM) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +554,925 | Add 34.21% | 2.18 M | $160.40 |
| Q3 2025 | +140,624 | Add 9.49% | 1.62 M | $162.20 |
| Q2 2025 | -53,068 | Reduce 3.46% | 1.48 M | $182.13 |
| Q1 2025 | -584,675 | Reduce 27.59% | 1.53 M | $158.73 |
| Q4 2024 | +195,470 | Add 10.16% | 2.12 M | $120.35 |
| Q3 2024 | -85,177 | Reduce 4.24% | 1.92 M | $121.40 |
| Q2 2024 | +124,514 | Add 6.61% | 2.01 M | $101.33 |
| Q1 2024 | +326,064 | Add 20.92% | 1.88 M | $91.62 |
| Q4 2023 | -303,877 | Reduce 16.32% | 1.56 M | $94.08 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.4 M | Add 306.59% | 1.86 M | $92.58 |
| Q2 2023 | +458,010 | New Buy | 458,010 | $97.62 |
| Q4 2022 | -2,485 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +2,485 | New Buy | 2,485 | $82.90 |
| Q2 2021 | -7,979 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +6,639 | Add 495.45% | 7,979 | $88.73 |
| Q4 2020 | -265 | Reduce 16.51% | 1,340 | $82.84 |
| Q3 2020 | +883 | Add 122.30% | 1,605 | $74.77 |
| Q2 2020 | -2,667 | Reduce 78.70% | 722 | $70.64 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,389 | New Buy | 3,389 | $72.88 |
| Q1 2019 | -44,480 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +44,480 | New Buy | 44,480 | $66.75 |
| Q2 2018 | -731,009 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +731,009 | New Buy | 731,009 | $99.40 |
| Q4 2017 | -30,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | -2,130 | Reduce 6.49% | 30,700 | $111.01 |
| Q2 2017 | +7,060 | Add 27.40% | 32,830 | $117.45 |
| Q1 2017 | -10,080 | Reduce 28.12% | 25,770 | $112.88 |
| Q4 2016 | -7.19 M | Reduce 99.50% | 35,850 | $91.49 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.38 M | Add 23.50% | 7.23 M | $97.22 |
| Q2 2016 | +5.85 M | New Buy | 5.85 M | $101.72 |
Lee Ainslie's Philip Morris International Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) in Q2 2016, acquiring 5,851,537 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Lee Ainslie has held Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) for 30 quarters since Q2 2016.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) was in Q2 2016, adding 5,851,537 shares worth $595.22 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 2,177,027 shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), valued at approximately $349.2 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) represents approximately 3.75% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) was 7,226,591 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.