Altria, known for its strong dividend history and Marlboro brand, has gained 13% this year, matching the S&P 500 and outperforming many major tech stocks. Despite no exposure to AI, which some see as a risk for tech companies, Altria offers a 6.5% dividend yield and has raised dividends 60 times in 56 years. The company reported flat revenue and a slight EPS decline in Q2 but continues significant share buybacks. While its tobacco products pose ethical concerns and health risks, Altria remains a defensive stock choice for investors seeking stability amid market volatility.
Investing in three blue-chip dividend stocks—Altria, AbbVie, and Chevron—each paying dividends quarterly on different schedules, can create a monthly income stream throughout the year. Altria pays in January, April, July, and October with a high yiel...
Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP is investigating Altria Group for potentially issuing false or misleading statements and failing to disclose important information to investors. This follows Altria's Q2 2026 financial results announcement on July 30, 202...
Certain high-yield investments like midstream MLPs and business development companies (BDCs) pay distributions taxed as ordinary income, which can lose about 24% to federal taxes for investors in the 24% tax bracket. Placing these investments inside ...
