MO Dividend Yield 2026: Altria Group, Inc.

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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): Altria Group, Inc. (MO) pays a $4.24 annual dividend ($1.06 quarterly), yielding 5.71% at $74.21/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. 16 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 5.71%

Annual Dividend: $4.24 per share

Payout Ratio: 87.0%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Consumer Defensive

Years of Dividend History: 65

About Altria Group, Inc. Dividend

Altria Group, Inc. dividend income comes from one of the oldest tobacco companies in the United States, founded in 1822 and built around the Marlboro cigarette brand alongside smokeless products like Copenhagen and on! nicotine pouches. The current yield stands at 5.83%, with trailing annual payments of $4.24 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 15, 2026. A beta of 0.494 means MO stock moves at roughly half the volatility of the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize price stability over growth.

Dividend Safety

Altria Group, Inc. pays out 87.0% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That level is sustained by demand for its combustible tobacco products, led by Marlboro, and a growing oral nicotine segment anchored by the on! brand. Altria Group, Inc. dividend safety faces pressure from that elevated payout, which leaves limited room to absorb earnings declines without affecting the dividend.

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Altria Group, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.2% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.58 to $4.16 over that period (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 3.5% in 2021, while the largest reached 18.1% in 2018.

Altria Group, Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+4.2%	$3.68 (2022)	$4.16 (2025)
5-Year	+4.1%	$3.40 (2020)	$4.16 (2025)
10-Year	+6.7%	$2.17 (2015)	$4.16 (2025)

Is Altria Group, Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

MO stock is built for income-focused investors who want a high cash yield from a U.S. tobacco business with a long payment record. The yield of 5.83% is classified as high (above 4%) and sits above the 5-year average of 5.28%, which means buyers today are locking in above-average income relative to recent history. Sixteen consecutive years of dividend increases show a commitment to growth, though the 87.0% payout ratio means that growth depends on earnings holding steady. The trade-off is straightforward: high current income from Marlboro and oral tobacco revenues, offset by limited financial flexibility at the current payout level.

Recent Altria Group, Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$1.0600
2026-03-25	$1.0600
2025-12-26	$1.0600
2025-09-15	$1.0600
2025-06-16	$1.0200
2025-03-25	$1.0200
2024-12-26	$1.0200
2024-09-16	$1.0200
2024-06-14	$0.9800
2024-03-22	$0.9800

Altria Group, Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.1200
2025	$4.1600
2024	$4.0000
2023	$3.8400
2022	$3.6800

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Altria Group, Inc. pay dividends?

Altria Group, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $1.06 per share, adding up to a trailing annual rate of $4.24 per share.

What is Altria Group, Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current Altria Group, Inc. dividend yield is 5.83%, above the 5-year average yield of 5.28%. That gap means today's income return is higher than what investors received on average over the past five years.

Has Altria Group, Inc. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history window from 2012 through 2025. Every year in that data shows a year-over-year increase, with the streak now at 16 consecutive years of increases.

How fast has Altria Group, Inc. grown its dividend?

Altria Group, Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.58 to $4.16 over that 14-year window.

Is Altria Group, Inc. a good dividend stock for income investors?

MO stock carries a 5.83% yield, classified as high (above 4%), with 16 consecutive years of increases. The 87.0% payout ratio is elevated, so the income is meaningful but depends on earnings from its tobacco business remaining at current levels.

Is Altria Group, Inc. dividend safe?

The 87.0% payout ratio is high, which limits the margin for error if earnings fall. Demand for Marlboro cigarettes and the on! nicotine pouch line currently supports the payout, but there is little room to absorb a significant earnings decline.

How does Altria Group, Inc. compare to its own historical yield?

At 5.83%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 5.28%. Investors buying MO stock today receive more income per share than the average buyer over the past five years.

Latest MO News

• Altria stock trades steady as investors weigh dividend yield against smoke-free transition - ad-hoc-news.de — ad-hoc-news.de
• Yielding 6.5%, Is Altria Stock an Excellent Dividend Stock to Buy? - The Motley Fool — The Motley Fool
• 2 Stocks With Dividend Yields of At Least 5.9% That Have Also Raised Their Annual Dividends for At Least 50 Years - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance

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