"Shares of Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) gained 7.36% over the past month after gaining 5.46% the month prior. So far in 2025, the Dividend King isn't just outpacing its the S&P 500 with a 26.64% gain, it's continuing to reward shareholders with a dividend currently yielding 6.38%. The company has now increased its distribution 59 times over the past 55 years."
"Among iconic American brands, Altria's Marlboro cigarettes are as recognizable as iPhones, Levi Jeans and Coca-Cola. While the company's origins can be traced back to George Weyman's tobacco shop in 1822, Altria filed its first annual report as Philip Morris in 1920 and would come to dominate U.S. tobacco throughout the 20 th century and beyond. As Philip Morris branched out to acquire General Foods and Kraft, among others, it changed its name in 2003 to Altria Group while retaining the "MO" ticker."
Altria gained 7.36% in the past month and 26.64% year-to-date in 2025 while offering a 6.38% dividend yield and 59 increases over 55 years. Q2 EPS was $1.44 versus $1.37 expected, with quarterly revenue of $5.29 billion and guidance forecasting 4.14% earnings growth next year. Marlboro holds roughly 42% of the U.S. cigarette market, and the purchase of vape maker NJOY expands distribution reach. Origins trace to 1822; Philip Morris became Altria in 2003 and retained the MO ticker. Growth faces legislative and health-related headwinds, yet dividend reliability and institutional interest persist.
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