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Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Altria (MO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
A decade ago, Altria Group (NYSE: MO) and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) faced the same existential question: what happens to a tobacco company when fewer people smoke?
In the closing of the recent trading day, Altria (MO) stood at $65.13, denoting a -2.75% move from the preceding trading day.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio remains resilient amid market volatility driven by geopolitical conflict, with a focus on recurring income and downside risk mitigation. Current forward dividend income stands at $2,854.02 (8% yield), with a long-term target of $3,300–$3,500 for the year and ambitions to exceed $5,000 in coming years. Recent capital was allocated to NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) and NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI), emphasizing high yield and exposure to undervalued technology.
A falling stock price can erase capital gains, but not dividend income. Altria is an old timer, but a living legend in the dividend stock universe.
Callodine Capital Management LP increased its position in Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) by 14.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 393,705 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 49,143 shares during the quarter. Altria Group makes
Altria (MO) closed at $66.34 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.19% move from the prior day.
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Altria continues to deliver robust shareholder returns, with $8 billion returned in 2025 through dividends and buybacks, supported by resilient EPS growth. MO is expanding its smoke-free portfolio, including ON! Plus and heated tobacco, to offset declining cigarette volumes and capitalize on the growing nicotine market. Guidance for FY 2026 targets adjusted diluted EPS of $5.65, reflecting 4% growth and supporting ongoing dividend increases and repurchases.
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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.