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Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Altria (MO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio balances income, growth, and capital appreciation, now enhanced by the global diversification from Allianz and LVMH. We focus on financially healthy companies with sustainable dividends and strong competitive advantages, optimizing risk-reward through sector and geographic diversification. The portfolio's Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 4.05% and 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.06% project a Yield on Cost above 11% in 15 years.

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” — Barron's Weekly. In Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, noted that a growing dividend is a tangible benefit for shareholders and a hallmark of companies with strong balance sheets. "Nobody can fake a dividend," he said.

Dividend Kings have underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, but 26 are outperforming SPY in 2025, with 32 posting positive returns. Dividend growth remains healthy, with four recent increases and a collective 2025 growth rate of 5.19%, despite some downward earnings revisions. Seventeen Dividend Kings appear undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%, based on Dividend Yield Theory analysis.

Looking for stocks that pay $100 in annual income? You've come to the right place.

In times of turmoil and uncertainty, investors often flock to consumer staples. That has occurred yet again in 2025.

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.