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Key Takeaways Oral segment margins jump to 68.7%, driven by cost control and pricing discipline.on! nicotine pouches grow 26.5%, offsetting declines in traditional MST brands.Sustaining margins hinges on competition, pricing and product mix shifts.Altria Group, Inc.’s ((MO) oral tobacco business is showing solid profitability, with adjusted operating companies income (“OCI”) margins rising to 68.7% in the second quarter of 2025, up 3.1 percentage points from a year earlier. This surge underscores the segmen ...

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The Zacks Tobacco industry is facing mounting challenges, including declining cigarette sales – resulting from shifting consumer preferences, inflationary pressures and tightening regulations. Rising health awareness and stricter restrictions on smoking are reducing demand for traditional tobacco products, weighing on the overall industry performance.Despite these headwinds, companies such as Philip Morris International Inc. ((PM), Altria Group, Inc. ((MO) and Turning Point Brands, Inc. ((TPB) are well-posi ...

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Altria has a large dividend yield, a strong dividend history, and a somewhat problematic business.If you are looking to set yourself up with a lifetime of income, Altria (MO -1.92%) and its 6.4% dividend yield are probably on your investment short list. Given the long history of regular dividend increases on offer, that makes total sense. But there are some things you need to consider before you buy this consumer staples maker. It may not be as safe an investment as you think.What does Altria do?Altria make ...

Key Takeaways Altria's on! reached 8.7% U.S. oral tobacco share, up 0.7 points from the prior year.The brand's 26.5% shipment jump to 52.1M cans drove segment profit growth.Helix drives on!'s growth through event marketing and rising brand awareness.Altria Group, Inc.’s ((MO) investment in the smoke-free future is anchored by its on! nicotine pouches, which were the primary driver of growth in the oral tobacco products segment for the second quarter of 2025. The brand’s strong performance pushed its retail ...

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) is included among the 13 Most Profitable Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. Altria Group (MO): A High-Yield Favorite Among the Most Profitable Dividend Stocks Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) st⁠ands a‌s one of th⁠e leadi‍ng names in the tobacco⁠ in⁠dustry, with a po‌rtfo​lio that includ‍es well-known brands such as Marlboro, Bl‌ack & Mild, Copenhagen, and Skoal. T‌he company also belongs to⁠ the elite group of Dividend Kings, bo‌as⁠ting 56 consecutiv⁠e⁠ y‍ears of dividend growth ...

You'd need to own about 2,360 shares to receive the targeted income. But is the stock worthy of an investment?Dividend-paying companies provide a good way to earn regular income. This type of passive income can prove enticing since you receive it outside of your regular work.Altria Group (MO -0.59%) has a long history of paying dividends. With a little basic math, you can calculate how many shares you'd need to receive $10,000 in annual dividends.After that, you have to do some homework to make sure the com ...