1 Stock I'd Buy Before Altria (MO) In 2026

Coca-Cola might impress more investors than the tobacco giant next year.Altria (MO +0.70%), the top tobacco company in America, is generally a safe income play for conservative dividend investors. Its flagship Marlboro brand still controls nearly half of the retail cigarette market, and it's expanding its portfolio with more smoke-free products -- like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches -- as adult smoking rates decline. It also constantly raises its prices, cuts costs, and buys back its shares to boost its ...