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MO Dividend History & Analysis | 6.4% Yield

MO has a dividend yield of 6.4% and paid 4.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.41%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.12
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.15%
Overall Dividend Rating 78.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.56%
Payout Ratio 77.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 37.5% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 142.7% (S&P 500: 107.2%)

Top Dividend Payers in Tobacco

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BTI 112,753 M 7.31% 16.5%
MO 110,402 M 6.41% 15.6%
UVV 1,391 M 6.17% 10.6%
PM 248,229 M 3.54% 9.08%
TPB 1,594 M 0.33% 0.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TPB 1,594 M 8.78% 100%
MO 110,402 M 4.15% 98.1%
PM 248,229 M 2.83% 99.1%
UVV 1,391 M 1.28% 98.4%
BTI 112,753 M 2.35% 88.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MO Dividends with its Peer-Group

BMT
British American
 7.18% Yield
UVV
Universal
 6.17% Yield
BTI
British American
 7.31% Yield
PM
Philip Morris
 3.54% Yield

MO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 2.05%
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 9.1% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-07-10 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A

MO Dividend FAQ

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) manufactures and sells a portfolio of combustible and oral tobacco products in the United States, including Marlboro cigarettes, Black & Mild cigars, Copenhagen and Skoal smokeless tobacco, the on! nicotine-pouch line, and NJOY ACE e-vapor devices. Distribution is handled through traditional wholesale channels and large-format retailers, with the company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and tracing its corporate lineage back to 1822.

What is the Dividend Yield of MO?

As of October 2025, MO`s dividend yield is 6.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.12 USD by the current share price of 64.26.

Does MO pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, MO paid a dividend of 4.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-15 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 2025-09-15.

Will MO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-15. 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 4.15% 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 15.6%. If you bought MO's shares at 26.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MO?

MO Payout Consistency is 98.1%. 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 6.41% 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 77.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MO?

MO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 78.07%. 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 (CAGR)?

Altria`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.41% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Altria ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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%
2025 1,684,000,000 -0.59%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-29 02:01