Altria Group, Inc. (MO)
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Altria remains a profit machine, but its growth has stalled. Verizon is a top-yielding stock, and the telecom industry is showing signs of stabilizing.
Altria (MO) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
In the most recent trading session, Altria (MO) closed at $44.80, indicating a +0.22% shift from the previous trading day.
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Dividend growth stocks can provide reliable cash flows and drive long-term wealth for income investors. Every month we screen for dividend stocks based on safety, growth, and consistency metrics to help identify worthwhile investments. This month we have five familiar names, but one utility name we haven't touched on in over two years now, which appears to be an attractive consideration.
Altria: A Near-9% Yield With Buybacks, Bulls Break The Downtrend
Diversified investors have not been rewarded so far in 2024 as the tech-heavy SPX has outperformed value strategies and the total return of defensive sectors. But Altria presents solid fundamentals with high free cash flow, steady EPS growth, and an attractive dividend yield. Altria's technical view has improved with resistance at $47-$49, support at 200-day moving average following a break of a multi-year downtrend.
Altria With 9% Dividend Yield - Because America Was Built On Tobacco
Smoking causes cardiovascular diseases, even with minimal cigarette consumption. Nonetheless, its production has played a major role in America's history. Since 2005 Altria's stock performance has outperformed the S&P 500 but has stagnated since 2017. Altria's strategic shift towards e-vapor products and strong dividends make it a compelling option for income-focused investors.
Better High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Now: AT&T vs. Altria Group
A pair of companies that have been paying dividends for decades offer yields above 6% at recent prices. AT&T's telephone business is down, but its broadband internet services keep offsetting the losses.
Ex-Dividend Reminder: Coca-Cola, Altria Group And Meta Platforms
On 6/14/24, Coca-Cola, Altria Group, and Meta Platforms will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Coca-Cola will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.485 on 7/1/24, Altria Group will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.98 on 7/10/24, and Meta Platforms will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.50 on 6/26/24.
Investors Heavily Search Altria Group, Inc. (MO): Here is What You Need to Know
Altria (MO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Is It Too Late to Buy Altria Group Stock?
Altria spent years unwinding a high valuation that imploded with its Juul investment. The dividend remains the crown jewel.
Juul E-Cigarette Ban Reversed Pending FDA Review
The jury is still out on the safety of the chemical additives that go into the popular devices.
Want $1,000 in Dividend Income? Here's How Much You'd Have to Invest in Altria Stock
Altria currently offers an 8.4% dividend yield. The company is struggling against significant headwinds for cigarette sales.
Is Now the Time to Buy 3 of the S&P 500's Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks?
Walgreens Boots Alliance cut its dividend earlier this year, but even with the new payout, its yield remains high. Altria faces a challenging road ahead as tobacco use declines, but the company's dividend still looks safe right now.
