Altria Group, Inc. Dividend Yield

Data as of June 01, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Altria Group, Inc.'s dividend yield of 6.09% is well above the market average. While attractive, very high yields can sometimes signal financial stress or an unsustainable payout — always check the payout ratio.

About Altria Group, Inc.

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Tobacco. With a market capitalization of about $116.19B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.

Shares recently traded near $69.58, within a 52-week range of $54.70 to $74.56 (-6.7% from the high, +27.2% from the low). Beta of 0.52 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.

Trailing profit margin is about 39.5%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.

Understanding This Metric

Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Altria Group, Inc., yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer Defensive, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.

Sector Comparison

Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Altria Group, Inc.'s dividend yield of 6.09% can be compared with peers such as WMT (0.86%), COST (0.61%), KO (2.68%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.

Key Takeaways

• MO is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.52 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
• Trailing profit margin of 39.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.

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