How Much Will Altria Group Pay in Dividends This Year?

The company hasn't declared a dividend payout raise this year, but after bumping it up 54 years in a row, investors can look forward to further gains.Cigarette smoking has been in decline for decades, but that hasn't stopped Altria Group (MO 1.91%) from making heaps of dividend payments to satisfied shareholders. The company behind the leading Marlboro brand raised its quarterly payout 58 times over the past 54 years.In 2023, Altria distributed about $6.8 billion worth of dividend payments. The stock offers ...