Altria (MO 0.38%) is one of the stock market's more divisive titles. As a major producer of cigarettes, its continued existence is controversial in a world that has grown more health-conscious and aware of tobacco's hazards. On the other hand, the company's traditionally strong financial performances and its high-yielding dividend have attracted countless investors over the years.It's safe to say there were more folks taking notice recently when one Wall Street analyst who tracks Altria upgraded her rating ...

Altria (MO -0.66%) as a stock, is not all that attractive for investors. Over the past five years, the stock's price is up roughly 10% -- cumulatively. The main thing about Altria that's likely attracting investors is its ultra-high 7% dividend yield and the fact that the dividend has risen with each passing year for several decades now.But that enviable yield may not be as good as it seems.Investors interested in dividends (and getting a high yield) might be better off looking at stocks like Realty Income ...

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I am focused on growth and dividend income. My personal strategy revolves around setting myself up for an easy retirement by creating a portfolio which focuses on compounding dividend income and growth. Dividends are an intricate part of my strategy as I have structured my portfolio to have monthly dividend income which grows through dividend reinvestment and yearly increases. Feel free to reach out to me on Seeking AlphaAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of MO, PM eith ...

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Which of these high-yield dividend stocks has a brighter future?Realty Income (O -0.74%) and Altria (MO 0.16%) are both popular stocks for income investors. Realty is one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the world, it pays monthly dividends, and it's raised its payout 127 times since its IPO in 1994. Altria is the largest tobacco company in America, and it's boosted its quarterly dividend Altria has increased its shareholder dividend for 54 consecutive years, making it one of very few ...

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) has been making waves in the market, with its stock hitting a new 52-week high of $58.04 on Wednesday before pulling back to close at $57.65, still near its peak. The leading tobacco giant has been on a remarkable run in 2024, with its stock gaining 43.1% year to date (YTD). This growth has outpaced the 36.4% rise of the Zacks Tobacco industry, attracting attention from investors. In comparison, the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector has rallied by 5.8% and the S&P 500 has grown 2 ...

The stock has been enriching shareholders for generations.Despite its social stigma and terrible health consequences, tobacco is arguably the most lucrative business the world has ever seen. The U.S. Surgeon General first warned the American public about the dangers of smoking on Jan. 11, 1964. Since then, smoking prevalence in the United States has steadily declined.Yet, Altria Group (MO 0.04%), which sells the leading cigarette brand (Marlboro) in the United States, has turned a one-time $100 investment m ...

Retirement is complicated and you only get once chance to do it right. Don't miss out because you didn't know what was out there.The Retirement Forum provides actionable ideals, a high-yield safe retirement portfolio, and macroeconomic outlooks, all to help you maximize your capital and your income. We search the entire market to help you maximize returns.Altria (NYSE: MO ) is one of the largest producers and marketers of tobacco in the world, with a $90 billion market capitalization. The company has a divi ...

There are a lot of things to like about Altria (MO 1.25%), particularly if you are a dividend investor. But there are also a few very important things to be worried about.No company is perfect, so you always have to take some bad with the good. But if you are hoping to retire a millionaire on Altria's dividend, you'll want to think extra hard about the bad here.Altria is an industry leaderTo give credit where credit is due, Altria owns the most important brand in its category in North America. And it isn't ...