Altria Stock News

Altria presents a compelling turnaround opportunity for 2026, driven by leadership transition, regulatory wins, and an expanded $2.0B stock buyback program. MO is on track to pay out ~76% of its adjusted EPS in 2026, which leaves room for new category investments as well as a higher dividend. Regulatory approval for six new on!-branded nicotine pouches and ongoing pivot to smoke-free products s...

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio delivered a 31.86% return on invested capital and $2,688.84 in forward annualized dividend income. I expect financials and technology to outperform in 2026, driven by lower rates, AI adoption, and expanding GDP. Recent additions include GPIQ for its dynamic covered call strategy and STWD for its high yield and undervaluation.

Altria is a giant consumer staples company with a lofty 7.3% yield. Target is a giant retailer with a high 4.5% yield.

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, up 4.47% vs. SPY's 17.7%, but select Kings outperformed the index. Twenty-two Dividend Kings are identified as both potentially undervalued and offering long-term expected annualized returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings remains subdued at 5.81% for 2025, trailing the 2024 rate of 6.32%.

Top ten GASV stocks offer projected average net gains of 50.81% by December 2026, with yields ranging from 8.16% to 12.74%. Seventeen of thirty 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks are currently fair-priced and ideal for dividend-focused investors seeking value. Analyst targets suggest the five lowest-priced, highest-yield GASV stocks could deliver 21.77% higher gains than the broader top ten group.

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, now valued at $33,096.76, delivers $2,668.70 in forward annualized dividend income and a 31.86% return on invested capital. Strategic additions to Verizon (VZ) and Starwood Property Trust (STWD) enhance yield and position the portfolio for a lower-rate environment. Portfolio diversification is improving, with a focus on increasing individual equity weight and ...

The S&P 500 is currently on track to close out 2025 in just under 10 days with a 16% gain, marking three years in a row of double-digit returns, something investors have taken full advantage of.

For some Americans, cigarettes are an essential product, despite the cost of smoking averaging $3,000 per smoker per year.