MO Stock Recent News

The resurgence of tobacco stocks has been an underdiscussed theme in 2025. While the world is worried about foreign conflicts, tariffs, and the Federal Reserve, stocks like Altria Group (MO 0.18%) have sneakily crushed the market.

Altria Group is likely to announce its 56th consecutive year of dividend growth in August. The tobacco company shared mixed results in Q1. Altria Group's credit rating was recently upgraded to BBB+ by S&P on a stable outlook.

I added Allianz and LVMH to The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio for their blend of dividend yield, growth, and financial strength. Both companies offer strong dividend growth potential—Allianz with a Dividend Yield [FWD] of 4.31%, and LVMH with a Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.19%—plus robust long-term growth prospects. These additions improve our portfolio's potential risk-adjusted returns, valuation, and global diversification, aligning with our strategy of balancing income and growth.

As Fed holds rates steady amid global tensions, PM, KO, and other low-beta consumer staples shine as safer bets.

Despite a market pullback, my Dividend Harvesting Portfolio delivered positive returns and increased income, showcasing the benefits of diversification and disciplined reinvestment. I added to VICI, NNN, BSTZ, and MSTY, targeting high-yield, stable, and discounted assets poised to benefit from future Fed rate cuts and sector trends. The portfolio's forward dividend income and YoY growth remain strong, with reinvestment and sector allocation driving compounding income and downside risk mitigation.

Add stability to your portfolio with KO, PM, MDLZ, MO, and CTVA as high-yield consumer staples poised for steady 2025 growth.

MO trades at a steep discount to peers and shows bullish momentum, making it a potential value play in tobacco's shift to smoke-free.

Dividend growth stocks can provide stable, growing income, making them ideal for long-term investors despite lacking the excitement of headline-grabbing returns. My screening focuses on higher-yielding stocks, trying to find those with dividend safety and consistent growth. We also touch on the option wheel strategy today, as two of the names we'll be giving a look at are ones we employ the strategy on.

MO's smoke-free push is under threat as illicit flavored e-vapor products dominate a growing U.S. nicotine market.

MO's rich dividend investment thesis at forward yields of 6.82% remains secure, thanks to its rich cash flows and healthier balance sheet. The stock continues to enjoy bullish support as well, despite the uncertainty arising from the NJOY patent issues and the "cease-and-desist orders." Even so, MO is seemingly leaning towards a new e-cigarette design, which may require an entirely new US FDA marketing approval, implying its minimal intermediate-term growth tailwinds.