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Yield 12m 7.47%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.04
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.30%
Overall Dividend Rating 86.59%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.43%
Payout Ratio 78.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.1%
Total Return 12m: 47.74%
#6 in Group
Total Return 5y: 122.08%
#3 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MO 98,078m 7.47% 15.4%
BTI 91,117m 13.5% 21.2%
STG 1,088m 9.32% 16.5%
BMT 91,682m 9.33% 14.0%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MO 98,078m 3.30% 78.8%
STG 1,088m 6.61% 144%
TPB 969m 6.96% 8.10%
BMT 91,682m 2.28% 173%

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MO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-04-30 Quarterly 1.02 1.81%
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
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

MO Dividend FAQ

Does MO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MO paid a dividend of 4.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-25.

What is the Dividend Yield of MO?

As of April 2025, MO`s dividend yield is 7.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.04 USD by the current share price of 58.16.

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 of MO?

MO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.30% 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 15.4%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Altria five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (4.04) divided by the purchase price five years ago (26.19):

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 7.47% 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 86.59%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MO`s Outstanding Shares?

Altria`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.84% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 Annual 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%