Altria Group expressed robust dividends and showcased a promising trajectory over the first quarter of 2025. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, noting a gross net income of over US$1 billion, despite a marked downturn in cigarette sales.
Altria's Total Shareholder Yield exceeded 10%, which is particularly impressive given it has been undervalued. The company is attracting considerable investor attention due to its strong performance in oral tobacco. The projected results for 2025 indicate a high-yielding dividend, including from analysts who have termed it as one of the safest dividend stocks with yields above 5%. Stifel, Bank of America Securities, and other financial institutions provided Altria with a price target boost. Those who had invested with Altria five years back have seen significant returns. The company faced some adversity with falling cigarette sales, yet it has managed to beat Q1 estimates. Altria also had a strong, shareholder return across five years, earning a 15% CAGR. The dividend policy remained unchanged despite regulatory challenges, a viewpoint backed by several analysts. An impressive ownership of
61% by institutional owners also underscores Altria's strength, while its stock remains a preferred choice during market downturns.
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