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The stock has a very attractive yield.With a forward dividend yield of 7.5%, it's no secret what attracts most investors to Altria Group (MO 0.57%). The company is a dividend darling, having increased its payout every year since 2009.While revenue growth has been a struggle for the company in recent years, it is looking to change that with its NJOY business. This has helped the stock to a 35% gain in price since the start of the year, on top of its nice dividend payout.With the tobacco giant recently report ...

Asness's AQR Capital Management disposed of almost its entire stake in artificial intelligence (AI) titan Taiwan Semi in favor of an industry-leading company that was sporting a 9% yield.Whether you're a relatively new investor or someone who's been putting their money to work on Wall Street for decades, you're probably aware of just how overwhelming the number of data releases can be. Between thousands of public companies reporting their operating results each quarter and economic data being released daily ...

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Core Viewpoint - Altria Group, despite its high dividend yield of 8.2%, faces significant long-term risks due to declining youth tobacco use and changing demographics, which could jeopardize its growth prospects and dividend sustainability [1][5][9]. Group 1: Dividend Analysis - Altria's dividend yield is significantly higher than the average S&P 500 yield of 1.3%, requiring a much lower investment to generate $1,000 in annual dividend income compared to the broader market [1][2]. - The company has a modest payout ratio of 67% and has increased its dividend 59 times in the past 55 years, suggesting a historical commitment to maintaining its dividend [7]. - However, the long-term viability of the dividend is questioned due to potential risks to the core business model, which could render the dividend a "ticking time bomb" [7][8]. Group 2: Industry Trends - Youth tobacco use has reached a 25-year low, with only 1.4% of students reporting cigarette smoking, indicating a significant decline in demand for tobacco products [5][6]. - The decline in e-cigarette use and overall tobacco consumption among younger demographics poses a broader problem for Altria, which is attempting to pivot towards smoke-free products [6]. - The stock has only risen 7% in the past five years, and future growth prospects appear bleak as younger generations are not adopting smoking habits, further challenging Altria's market position [9]. Group 3: Investment Considerations - While Altria's high dividend may attract investors, the uncertain future and declining market demand suggest that it may not be a prudent investment choice [10]. - Investors are advised to approach Altria stock with caution, as the potential for underwhelming returns exists despite the attractive dividend [9].

I prefer to look for GARP (growth at a reasonable price) stocks but also look for opportunities everywhere else. I don't have a specified time horizon. I invest in a stock for as long as my thesis holds true, and I get out when the facts change. In addition, I've developed market-beating algorithms with Python that have helped me find attractive investment opportunities within my own portfolio, and I have been investing since 2016.On top of that, I've worked at TipRanks as an analysis/news writer and even a ...

Smoking doesn't align with my personal values.Dividends are a big part of my investment strategy. I prefer to invest in companies that offer attractive and growing dividends. I like to collect passive income, and dividend growers are proven wealth creators. Given all this, Altria Group (MO 7.84%) would seem to be the perfect stock for me. The company currently pays a dividend yielding more than 8%. Meanwhile, it has increased its payment 59 times over the last 55 years, a trend it expects will continue thro ...

The market was clearly impressed how management is coping with the company's challenging situation.On Thursday, good news from one of the market's favorite "sin stocks" drove its share price up by almost 8%. This lucky company was Altria (MO 7.84%); the cigarette maker's latest quarterly earnings report was received most favorably by market players. The stock's pop on the day was in market contrast to the 1.9% slump of the benchmark S&P 500 index.Slight increases and modest beatsThat morning, Altria release ...

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mac Livingston - Vice President of Investor Relations Billy Gifford - Chief Executive Officer Sal Mancuso - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matt Smith - Stifel Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Faham Baig - UBS Callum Elliott - Bernstein Operator Mac Livingston - Vice President of Investor Relations Billy Gifford - Chief Executive Officer Sal Mancuso - ...