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Tobacco dividend aristocrats Altria, Philip Morris and British American Tobacco experienced a sharp, isolated decline despite no significant news, suggesting random market noise. All three companies maintain strong dividend safety, low bankruptcy risk, and robust balance sheets, making them dependable high-yield investments. The future growth outlook for these companies hinges on transitioning to reduced-risk products, with Philip Morris leading in smoke-free revenue.

Tobacco giant Altria may be fighting a losing battle, but it's still got plenty of fight left in it. Realty Income is a landlord to retailers, but that's not the risky proposition you might think it is.

Dividend growth stocks may not be the most exciting, but over the long term, all the dividend increases can really add up to meaningful cash flow in the later years. Every month we screen through for potential dividend growers looking for dividend safety, growth potential and consistent dividend payers. This month, we have three income favorites, one of which we haven't touched on since early 2022, and two new names to look at.

Walgreens' yield has soared as the stock has plunged. Altria is a perennial favorite among dividend investors.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

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 Fed's rate cuts could trigger a rotation from bonds to dividend stocks, as investors seek alternatives for stable, attractive income. High-quality dividend stocks, particularly those offering inflation protection, are well-positioned to outperform in this shifting market. Investors should focus on selecting robust dividend stocks to build portfolios that provide income and capitalize on these macroeconomic changes.

24/7 Wall St. Insights: Quality S&P 500 dividend stocks will be in demand as rates are lowered.

"What is a Dividend King? A stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases.” - suredividend.com. The 53 Dividend Kings, screened as of Sept. 10, represented eight of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker-targeted top 10 net gains ranged around 11.59%-35.94%, topped by Emerson and Stephan. By yield, Altria tops all. Top 10 September dogs: HRL, KVUE, FRT, FTS, UBSI, BKH, NWN, CDUAF, UVV, and MO averaged 4.70% in yield.

Altria Group's 7.5% dividend yield is already enough to make many investors fall in love. However, its cash dividend yield understates its return potential drastically. Its total shareholder yield can be irresistible.