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The stock market is soaring. On a total return basis, the S&P 500 is up 10% year to date, 57% in the past three years, and over 100% in the last five years.
This Sneaky Dividend Growth Stock Has Returned 30% This Year but Still Has a Dividend Yield Above 6%
Tobacco stocks were once ignored. Now, they are making a remarkable comeback.
Altria's strong Q2 earnings, robust cash flows, and low P/E support my bullish outlook, despite ongoing cigarette declines and regulatory risks. Growth drivers include expanding oral tobacco market share, potential NJOY relaunch, and upcoming On! PLUS launch pending FDA approval. Balance sheet strength, deleveraging progress, and a likely dividend increase add to Altria's investment appeal and upside potential.
Trump's comments make cannabis rescheduling a near-term possibility, strengthening Altria's potential to benefit from U.S. cannabis reform. Altria is well-positioned for cannabis entry, with patents, lobbying, and strategic silence indicating readiness for a swift move post-reclassification. Cannabis entry could add incremental but meaningful profits, diversify Altria beyond tobacco, and potentially trigger a valuation re-rating.
Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rebounded strongly, with profitability up 8.06% and total dividend income now at 19.77% of invested capital. I remain bullish on the S&P 500 reaching 7,000 this year, driven by strong corporate earnings, AI productivity, and a likely lower rate environment. Recent additions to the portfolio—BMY, SLB, and AGNC—reflect my focus on undervalued, high-yield opportunities poised to benefit from rate cuts.
Aquiles Larrea turns to three companies he sees weathering storms of volatility in the long-term. He expects Caterpillar (CAT) to outperform due to continued infrastructure need in the U.S. Aquiles sees FedEx (FDX) as a value play with strong value, while listing Altria (MO) as a core holding that many investors "underestimate.
Tobacco industry stalwart Altria Group (MO 2.42%) delivered market-beating returns for investors over the last five years. While its share price is up 53% over the last half-decade, the company's dividend-adjusted total return rate of roughly 121% across that stretch significantly exceeded the S&P 500 index's total return of 105%.
MO's on! sales jump in the second quarter, but MST declines and pouch share losses raise questions about sustaining growth.
I focus on dividend stocks with sustainable payouts to maximize risk-adjusted returns and avoid dividend cuts. My August 2025 picks—like Deutsche Post, Altria, Verizon, and PepsiCo—offer attractive yields, strong financials, and potential for dividend growth. I blend high-yield and dividend growth stocks, balancing income and long-term growth for a resilient, diversified dividend portfolio.