Altria Group (MO) Dividend Yield, Date & History $73.95 +0.05 (+0.07%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$73.87 -0.09 (-0.11%) As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Altria Group Dividend SummaryDividend Yield5.73%Annual Dividend$4.24Next Dividend Payment Jul. 10 Dividend Increase Track Record 56 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 4.12%Dividend Payout Ratio 88.70% Altria Group (MO) pays an annual dividend of $4.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.73%. The next quarterly payment of $1.06 per share is scheduled for Friday, July 10, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, June 15. MO has grown its dividend for 56 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 4.12% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 88.70% of its earnings and 67.25% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Altria Group in Dividend Calculator MO Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Altria Group's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Altria Group in Dividend Yield Calculator Altria Group vs. The CompetitionCompare Altria Group's annual dividend and yield with averages for Staples and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAltria GroupStaples CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$4.24$0.01$1.71Dividend Yield5.73%3.52%4.10%Track Record56 years23 years11 yearsAltria Group Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings88.70%Based on This Year's Estimate74.65%Based on Next Year's Estimate72.23%Based on Cashflow67.25% Altria Group Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/14/2026quarterly$1.06 - 5.83%6/15/20266/15/20267/10/20262/26/2026quarterly$1.06 - 6.65%3/25/20263/25/20264/30/202612/10/2025quarterly$1.06 - 7.36%12/26/202512/26/20251/9/20268/21/2025quarterly$1.06+$0.043.92%6.54%9/15/20259/15/202510/10/20255/16/2025quarterly$1.02 - 6.9%6/16/20256/16/20257/10/2025 Get the Latest News and Ratings for MO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Altria Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/27/2025quarterly$1.02 - 7.4%3/25/20253/25/20254/30/202512/11/2024quarterly$1.02 - 7.5%12/26/202412/26/20241/10/20258/22/2024quarterly$1.02+$0.044.08%7.8%9/16/20249/16/202410/10/2024This table shows Altria Group's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Altria Group Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Altria Group's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Altria Group is 5.73%. Learn more on MO's dividend yield history. How much is Altria Group's annual dividend? The annual dividend for MO shares is $4.24. Learn more on MO's annual dividend history. How often does Altria Group pay dividends? Altria Group pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Altria Group's next dividend payment? Altria Group's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.06 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, July 10, 2026. When was Altria Group's most recent dividend payment? Altria Group's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.06 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, April 30, 2026. When is Altria Group's ex-dividend date? Altria Group's next ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15, 2026. When was Altria Group's most recent ex-dividend date? Altria Group's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Is Altria Group's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.12% per year. What track record does Altria Group have of raising its dividend? Altria Group has increased its dividend for the past 56 consecutive years. When did Altria Group last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Thursday, August 21, 2025. What is Altria Group's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for MO is: 88.70% based on the trailing year of earnings 74.65% based on this year's estimates 72.23% based on next year's estimates 67.25% based on cash flow Is Altria Group a good dividend stock? Altria Group's dividend yield of 5.74% is higher than the average Consumer Staples company that issues a dividend. MO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.38, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 56 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Altria Group's dividend payout ratio of 88.70% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, MO will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 72.23% next year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Altria Group stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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