Altria Posts 4.4% EPS Growth, Yields 6.11% With $1.06 Dividend
Altria Group has raised its dividend 60 times over 56 years, currently yielding 6.11% with a quarterly payout of $1.06, while its stock gained 28% year-over-year. In 2025, adjusted diluted EPS grew 4.4% and the company returned $8 billion to shareholders despite a 7.9% decline in domestic cigarette volumes.
1. Dividend History and Current Yield
Altria has increased its dividend 60 times across 56 years, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns. The current quarterly payout of $1.06 translates to a 6.11% yield, and the stock has risen 28% over the past year.
2. 2025 Financial Performance
In 2025, Altria grew adjusted diluted earnings per share by 4.4% and returned $8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. These results reflect steady cash flow generation and efficient capital allocation.
3. Volume Trends and Product Mix
Domestic cigarette volumes declined 7.9% in Q4 2025, with Marlboro’s U.S. market share dipping to 39.8%. Growth in the oral tobacco category accelerated, with nicotine pouches accounting for 56.9% of U.S. oral tobacco sales.
4. Dividend Durability Amid Industry Shifts
Despite structural headwinds in combustible tobacco, Altria’s dividend machine has remained uninterrupted, highlighting the resilience of its cash flow and diversified product portfolio.