Will Altria's Stock Continue to Be a Dividend Darling?
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has long been a dividend darling that attracts investors looking for a high yield. The company has raised its dividend every year since 2009, and the stock currently sports a forward dividend yield of 7%.The questions on many investors' minds, though, is whether the dividend is healthy and if the stock can continue its recent momentum. Let's dip into the tobacco giant's recent first-quarter report to help find some answers.Cigarette smoking in the U.S. is on the decline. This is due to a combination of health concerns as well as the popularity of alternatives such as vaping. While Altria's Njoy vaping brand is growing nicely, it remains a very small part of the company's portfolio. In addition, it faces intense competition from illegal flavored Chinese vaping products.Continue reading
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has long been a dividend darling that attracts investors looking for a high yield. The company has raised its dividend every year since 2009, and the stock currently sports a forward dividend yield of 7%.
The questions on many investors' minds, though, is whether the dividend is healthy and if the stock can continue its recent momentum. Let's dip into the tobacco giant's recent first-quarter report to help find some answers.
Cigarette smoking in the U.S. is on the decline. This is due to a combination of health concerns as well as the popularity of alternatives such as vaping. While Altria's Njoy vaping brand is growing nicely, it remains a very small part of the company's portfolio. In addition, it faces intense competition from illegal flavored Chinese vaping products.
