Which High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Cheaper, Whirlpool or Altria?
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) and Altria Group (NYSE: MO) have almost nothing in common. After all, the former is a maker of appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers, and the latter is a tobacco and related consumables manufacturer. But there's one facet of each of these stocks that's almost in lockstep -- both pay out a high-yield dividend above 7%.Part of the reason for that is their stock performance right now is underwhelming. Given the generous dividend distribution though, it's worth taking a brief look at the pair to see which one might be more of a bargain. Neither stock is in favor just now. There is some market concern that Whirlpool will be susceptible to a protracted trade war, and Altria's core product's popularity is in long-term decline.Continue reading
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) and Altria Group (NYSE: MO) have almost nothing in common. After all, the former is a maker of appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers, and the latter is a tobacco and related consumables manufacturer. But there's one facet of each of these stocks that's almost in lockstep -- both pay out a high-yield dividend above 7%.
Part of the reason for that is their stock performance right now is underwhelming. Given the generous dividend distribution though, it's worth taking a brief look at the pair to see which one might be more of a bargain.
Neither stock is in favor just now. There is some market concern that Whirlpool will be susceptible to a protracted trade war, and Altria's core product's popularity is in long-term decline.
