Altria Group, Inc.· MO

Altria: A Strong Dividend Increase After A Shaky Quarter, New Partnership

Altria remains attractively valued with a high 6.45% dividend yield and a constructive technical setup, despite recent volatility. MO's Q2 results were mixed, but management raised the lower end of FY 2026 EPS guidance and announced a dividend hike. The new manufacturing agreement with Philip Morris leverages MO's production capacity and could optimize import/export operations starting in 2027.

Altria Group: My 6.4% Yielding Alternative To High Yield Bonds In This Macro Environment

Altria Group remains a compelling income alternative, yielding 6.4% after its 57th consecutive annual dividend increase and robust Q2 2026 results. MO's pricing power, high margins (64.8% smokeable segment), and investment-grade balance sheet underpin reliable cash flow despite secular volume declines. MO's valuation is attractive at 12.13x forward earnings and 13x FCF, with dividend growth outpacing comparable high-yield bonds after tax.

Altria (MO) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

The latest trading day saw Altria (MO) settling at $68.17, representing a -1.03% change from its previous close.

Altria Premium Drives 85% of Cigarette Profit: Can This Hold?

MO's premium cigarette strategy remains central to profitability as Marlboro holds its premium position amid rising demand for discount brands.

Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Collect $1,000 a Month in Dividends

Collecting $1,000 a month in dividends sounds simple until you realize the capital required shifts every time prices move, and choosing the wrong yield can leave you exposed to a dividend cut when you can least afford it.

Altria Group price target raised to $79 from $76 at UBS

Altria Group price target raised to $66 from $60 at Deutsche Bank

Altria Group price target raised to $74 from $67 at UBS

Altria Group price target raised to $63 from $57 at Barclays