MO Dividend History & Analysis | 7% Yield

MO has a dividend yield of 7% and paid 4.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.00%
Payout Ratio 76.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.26%
Consistency Lifetime 98.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.29%
Payout FCF 76.7%
Streak Years 46
Dividend Rating 79.56%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 33.1%
Total Return 5y: 124.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
FMX 36,292 M 7.80% 13.5%
BMT 129,827 M 6.58% 15.0%
CA 11,535 M 8.74% 10.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
FMX 36,292 M 55.4% 87.9%
KVUE 33,300 M 43.7% 100%
COKE 13,798 M 53.1% 92.5%
IPAR 3,129 M 33.8% 94.3%

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BMT
British American
 6.58% Yield

MO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-09 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.83%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-10 Quarterly 1.06 3.9% 1.62%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-07-10 Quarterly 1.02 0% 1.74%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-04-30 Quarterly 1.02 0% 1.81%
2024-12-26 2024-12-26 2025-01-10 Quarterly 1.02 0% 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 0% 2.2%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.98 0% 2.23%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2024-01-10 Quarterly 0.98 0% 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 0% 2.09%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.94 0% 2.12%
2022-12-21 2022-12-22 2023-01-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% 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 0% 1.94%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.71%
2021-12-22 2021-12-23 2022-01-10 Quarterly 0.9 0% 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 0% 1.76%
2021-03-24 2021-03-25 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.86 0% 1.75%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-11 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-09 Quarterly 0.86 2.4% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2020-03-24 2020-03-25 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.84 5% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-10 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-10 Quarterly 0.8 14.3% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-10 Quarterly 0.7 6.1% N/A
2017-12-20 2017-12-21 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-10 Quarterly 0.66 8.2% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-10 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-10 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2017-01-10 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-11 Quarterly 0.61 8% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-11 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-11 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-11 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.565 8.7% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-10 Quarterly 0.52 8.3% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-10 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-10 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2014-01-10 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-10-10 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A

MO Dividend FAQ

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) manufactures and distributes a portfolio of combustible and oral tobacco products in the United States, anchored by the Marlboro cigarette brand and complemented by Black & Mild cigars, Copenhagen/Skoal smokeless tobacco, on! nicotine pouches, and NJOY ACE e-vapor devices. Sales are primarily channeled through distributors and large retail chains, and the company traces its corporate lineage back to 1822, with headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

What is the Dividend Yield of MO?

As of February 2026, MO`s dividend yield is 7.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.16 USD by the current share price of 65.40.

Does MO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MO paid a dividend of 4.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 1.06 USD.

How often does MO pay dividends?

MO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

MO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MO for the next 4 payments are between 0.973 (-8.2%) and 1.006 (-5.1%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will MO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Altria (MO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Altria (MO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MO?

MO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.26% per year.
Strong growth: MO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MO?

MO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.3%. If you bought MO's shares at 29.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MO?

MO Payout Consistency is 98.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Altria has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MO have a good Dividend Yield?

MO`s 7.00% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MO is 76.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MO?

MO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 79.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MO's Outstanding Shares?

Altria's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.61% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 11, 1997 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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%
2025 1,677,000,000 -1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:21