Compare Altria Group Inc (MO) vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Price & Performance

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Altria Group Inc vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $74.53 (market cap $124.67B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.81. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 5.68% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.

	MO	SCHD
Market Cap	$124.67B	—
Sector	Consumer Staples	Broad Market / Factor
52-Week High	$74.66	$33.04
52-Week Low	$54.72	$26.38
Enterprise Value	$145.75B	—
Dividend Yield	5.68%	—

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Altria Group Inc

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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SCHD trades at $32.75, down 0.49% on the day, with strong technical momentum showing 17 bullish signals versus no sell signals. The ETF has delivered approximately 20% returns year-to-date in 2026, outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. Recent news highlights SCHD's defensive sector allocation and dividend sustainability as key strengths amid market volatility.

The outlook remains positive given SCHD's focus on quality dividend stocks with 10+ years of payment history. Key opportunities include defensive positioning against AI bubble risks and consistent income generation. Risks include potential underperformance during growth stock rallies and sector concentration in healthcare and consumer defensive sectors.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio tops $40K with 43.6% return, focusing on growing income and tech sector bets.Seeking Alpha · 1 day agoBullish SPYI ETF yields 12% but faces pressure as volatility drops and Treasury yields rise.24/7 Wall Street · 4 days agoNeutral View details →

SCHD

Four ETFs near $100B milestone, highlighting investor demand for growth, dividends, safety, and diversification.ETF Trends · 1 day agoBullish Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) remains a Buy for strong dividends and growth potential.Seeking Alpha · 1 day agoBullish View details →

About Altria Group Inc

Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).

About Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SCHD is an ETF that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It selects high-quality companies with a consistent track record of paying dividends, focusing on financial strength metrics like cash flow to total debt and return on equity, and excluding REITs. The fund aims to provide both income and capital appreciation, making it a popular choice for long-term, dividend-focused investors.