1 Ultra-High-Yield Consumer Goods Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

Core Viewpoint - Consumer goods companies are facing challenges due to high inflation, employment concerns, and rising oil prices from the Iran war, but consistent dividend-paying stocks like Coca-Cola can provide stability during tough times [1] Group 1: Coca-Cola - Coca-Cola has a strong global presence, selling beverages in over 200 countries, with sales growth of 5% last year after adjusting for foreign-currency effects and acquisitions [4] - The company's adjusted earnings per share increased by 9%, and with a payout ratio of 67%, it has sufficient income to cover its dividends [5] - Coca-Cola's dividend yield is currently 2.7%, which is 1.5 percentage points higher than the S&P 500, and it has a history of increasing dividends for 64 consecutive years, earning it the title of Dividend King [7][8] Group 2: Altria Group - Altria Group, primarily a tobacco company, has seen a decline in revenue, with a 1.5% drop in 2025 to $20.1 billion and a 0.3% decline in 2024 [9] - The core smokeable products segment experienced a revenue decline of 1.6% to $17.4 billion, with cigarette sales dropping 10% last year to 61.8 billion, resulting in a market share decrease to 45.2% [10] - Although Altria has a high dividend yield of 6.3% and has raised its payout for 56 consecutive years, the company faces significant challenges in reviving revenue growth due to market share losses [12][13]