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These Dividend Stocks Might Be the Safest Bet Right Now

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Written by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli | Reviewed by Shannon Tokheim
April 7, 2025

Key Points

  • As the stock market volatility starts to break out again, capital will likely start flowing into defensive areas and companies with high income potential.
  • Today's list spreads the defensive nature of the staples sector as well as real estate, promising safety. 
  • Dividend yields are high enough to make these stocks keep their ground despite all the selloffs.
  • Five stocks we like better than Altria Group.

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Should You Invest $1,000 in Altria Group Right Now?

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While Altria Group currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Philip Morris International (PM)
3.9746 of 5 stars		$174.10+0.5%3.10%38.60Moderate Buy$166.33
Realty Income (O)
3.2807 of 5 stars		$56.20-0.1%5.73%53.52Hold$61.15
Altria Group (MO)
3.9322 of 5 stars		$59.85+0.6%6.82%9.14Hold$56.00
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