Altria Becomes Dividend King of S&P 500

Cigarette maker Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) now has the best yield of any stock in the S&P 500 at 8%.

Why Altria Stock Was Sliding Today

Shares of Altria (MO -3.11%), the tobacco giant best known as the domestic maker of Marlboro cigarettes, were heading lower after its guidance for 2025 disappointed investors.

Altria (MO) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Altria (MO) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.18 per share a year ago.

Altria says counterfeit e-vape products are hurting its business outlook

“Illicit products now represent more than 60% of the e-vapor category,” the tobacco company said.

Altria: Expect To Be Paid ~10% Yield Also In 2025

Altria Group, Inc.'s Q4 earnings are expected to meet or exceed consensus, driven by strong pricing power and operational efficiencies offsetting cigarette volume declines. Looking to 2025, Altria ...

Altria Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Should Understand

MO's Q4 results are likely to reflect gains from pricing actions and strength in NJOY and on! amid shifting consumer preferences.

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Altria (MO) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Altria (MO) stood at $51.04, denoting a -0.62% change from the preceding trading day.

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Altria Just Paid Investors: Here's How Much They Received

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) is rewarding its shareholders once again with a quarterly dividend of $1.02, payable on Friday, Jan.

Altria (MO) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know

In the most recent trading session, Altria (MO) closed at $53.14, indicating a +1.2% shift from the previous trading day.

Why the Market Dipped But Altria (MO) Gained Today

In the latest trading session, Altria (MO) closed at $52.51, marking a +0.42% move from the previous day.

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Where Will Altria Be in 3 Years?

Altria (MO -0.42%) owns the Marlboro brand, which has a roughly 41% market share in North America. That's huge and highlights the company's dominance in this geographic region.

Altria (MO) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

Altria (MO) reachead $52.99 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.49% change compared to its last close.


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