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MO dividend safety score
Altria Group, Inc. · Consumer Defensive
MO scores 82/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) has a high dividend yield of 6.45%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 82 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #21 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 15, 2026 (estimated)
MO dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.16 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $4.00 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $3.84 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $3.68 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $3.52 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | $3.40 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $3.28 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How MO compares
| MO | Consumer Defensive avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 82 | 77 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 6.45% | 4.58% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 8 Consumer Defensive stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming MO dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 15, 2026 | $1.1100 |
| ~Mar 16, 2027 | $1.1100 |
| ~Jun 15, 2027 | $1.1100 |
| ~Sep 14, 2027 | $1.1100 |
Estimates based on MO's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would MO pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $65 | $5 |
| $10,000 | $645 | $54 |
| $50,000 | $3,226 | $269 |
| $100,000 | $6,453 | $538 |
To earn $1,000 a month from MO at today's yield you would need about $185,972 invested, roughly 2,703 shares.
Based on the current yield of 6.45%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent MO dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $1.1100 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $1.0600 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $1.0600 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $1.0600 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $1.0600 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.0200 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $1.0200 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $1.0200 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $1.0200 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.9800 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.9800 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.9800 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
MO dividend FAQ
Is the MO dividend safe?
Altria Group, Inc. has a dividend safety score of 82 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the MO dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for MO is about 6.45%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does MO pay dividends?
Altria Group, Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in MO earn in dividends?
At a yield of 6.45%, $10,000 invested in MO would pay about $645 a year, or roughly $54 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next MO ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for MO is expected around December 15, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.