MO Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield
MO has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 4.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| P8Z SG Bumitama Agri |
2,731 M | 5.43% | 34.80% |
| MO NYSE Altria |
117,049 M | 6.64% | 13.09% |
| FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano |
41,229 M | 7.22% | 10.83% |
| CA PA Carrefour |
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| BTI NYSE British American Tobacco |
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| UVV NYSE Universal |
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| KOF NYSE Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV |
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| ABEV NYSE Ambev |
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| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
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| VIS MC Viscofan |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated |
13,224 M | 99.97% | 91.3% |
| FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano |
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| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
7,978 M | 26.37% | 100.0% |
| AAK ST AAK |
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| DMC NYSE Del Monte |
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| VIS MC Viscofan |
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| CASY NASDAQ Caseys General Stores |
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| IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums |
3,539 M | 15.25% | 91.7% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
7,655 M | 13.37% | 89.0% |
| COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale |
400,186 M | 13.15% | 79.0% |
MO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-10-09 | Quarterly | 1.11 | +4.7% | 1.61% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-10 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 0% | 1.51% |
| 2026-03-25 | 2026-03-25 | 2026-04-30 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 0% | 1.68% |
| 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% |
MO Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, MO's dividend yield is 6.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.29 USD by the current share price of 69.52.
As of September 2026, MO paid a dividend of 4.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-15 and the payout was 1.11 USD.
MO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MO for the next payments are between 1.112 (+0.2%) and 1.149 (+3.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.49%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Altria (MO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Altria (MO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.14% per year. Strong growth: MO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.1%. If you bought MO's shares at 32.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.1% of your original purchase price.
MO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
MO's 6.64% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MO is 77.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
MO's Overall Dividend Rating is 73.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-18 02:37 UTC