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MO Dividend History - Altria

Track the latest MO dividend history: 7.39% Dividend Yield, 3.30% Annual Growth - Explore MO's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 7.39%
Cash Amount 12m 4.00
Dividend Growth 5y avg 3.30%
Dividend Rating 85.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.76%
Payout Ratio 78.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.1%
Total Return 12m: 44.47%
#7 in Group
Total Return 5y: 132.09%
#4 in Group
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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MO 97,703m 7.39% 15.8%
BTI 85,954m 15.7% 27.6%
STG 1,174m 8.16% 16.2%
UVV 1,355m 7.62% 13.9%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MO 97,703m 3.30% 85.4%
STG 1,174m 6.61% 88.4%
TPB 1,091m 6.96% 58.5%
PM 238,749m 2.26% 69.7%

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MO Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-26 2024-12-26 2025-01-10 Quarterly 1.02 1.95%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-10 Quarterly 1.02 4.1% 1.96%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-10 Quarterly 0.98 2.2%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.98 2.23%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2024-01-10 Quarterly 0.98 2.37%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-10 Quarterly 0.98 4.3% 2.24%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-10 Quarterly 0.94 2.09%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.94 2.12%
2022-12-21 2022-12-22 2023-01-10 Quarterly 0.94 2.06%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-11 Quarterly 0.94 4.4% 2.23%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-11 Quarterly 0.9 1.94%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.9 1.71%
2021-12-22 2021-12-23 2022-01-10 Quarterly 0.9 1.92%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-12 Quarterly 0.9 4.7% 1.83%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-09 Quarterly 0.86 1.76%
2021-03-24 2021-03-25 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.86 1.75%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-11 Quarterly 0.86 2.05%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-09 Quarterly 0.86 2.4% 2%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.84 2.13%
2020-03-24 2020-03-25 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.84 2.61%
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.84
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.84 5%
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-10 Quarterly 0.8
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.8
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.8
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-10 Quarterly 0.8 14.3%
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-10 Quarterly 0.7
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-10 Quarterly 0.7 6.1%
2017-12-20 2017-12-21 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.66
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-10 Quarterly 0.66 8.2%
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-10 Quarterly 0.61
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-10 Quarterly 0.61
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2017-01-10 Quarterly 0.61
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-11 Quarterly 0.61 8%
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-11 Quarterly 0.565
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-11 Quarterly 0.565
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-11 Quarterly 0.565
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.565 8.7%
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.52
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.52

MO Dividend History - FAQ

Does MO pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, MO paid a dividend of 4.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-26.

What is the Dividend Yield of MO?

As of March 2025, MO`s dividend yield is 7.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.00M USD by the current share price of 58.91.

How often does MO pay dividends?

MO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MO has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MO?

The next ex-dividend date for Altria (MO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of MO?

MO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.30M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MO?

MO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.8M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Altria five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (4.00M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (25.38):

What is the Payout Consistency of MO?

MO Payout Consistency is 98.1%.
Highly consistent: Altria has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MO have a good Dividend Yield?

MO`s 7.39% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MO is 78.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MO?

MO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 85.41%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MO Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MO`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Altria are shrinking at a rate of -1.84% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Altria ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1997-04-11 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1985 2,862,198,000
1986 2,874,787,000 +0.44%
1987 2,862,138,000 -0.44%
1988 2,842,354,000 -0.69%
1989 2,770,370,400 -2.53%
1990 2,755,882,400 -0.52%
1991 2,758,536,600 +0.1%
1992 2,689,583,300 -2.5%
1993 2,624,324,300 -2.43%
1994 2,550,000,000 -2.83%
1995 2,490,000,000 -2.35%
1996 2,429,000,000 -2.45%
1997 2,425,000,000 -0.16%
1998 2,424,000,000 -0.04%
1999 2,309,195,400 -4.74%
2000 2,197,530,900 -4.84%
2001 2,150,000,000 -2.16%
2002 2,024,074,100 -5.86%
2003 2,050,467,300 +1.3%
2004 2,060,317,500 +0.48%
2005 2,082,035,900 +1.05%
2006 2,099,236,600 +0.83%
2007 2,115,517,200 +0.78%
2008 2,061,000,000 -2.58%
2009 2,077,000,000 +0.78%
2010 2,084,000,000 +0.34%
2011 2,034,000,000 -2.4%
2012 2,013,000,000 -1.03%
2013 2,033,333,300 +1.01%
2014 1,970,000,000 -3.11%
2015 1,958,000,000 -0.61%
2016 1,939,000,000 -0.97%
2017 1,894,000,000 -2.32%
2018 1,877,000,000 -0.9%
2019 1,865,000,000 -0.64%
2020 1,859,000,000 -0.32%
2021 1,832,000,000 -1.45%
2022 1,790,000,000 -2.29%
2023 1,768,214,800 -1.22%
2024 1,694,000,000 -4.2%