MO Dividend History & Yield
Altria Group, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $1.06 | $106.00 | Declared |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.06 | $106.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $1.06 | $106.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 277 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $1.06 | $106.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.24 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 284 | $19,295 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,416 | $96,474 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,831 | $192,948 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.22%. $10,000 in MO would currently pay about $622 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $1.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $1.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $1.06 | +3.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | — | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $1.02 | +4.1% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.98 | +4.3% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.94 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.94 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 2022 | — | $0.94 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.94 | +4.4% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2021 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.90 | +4.7% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.86 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2021 | — | $0.86 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.86 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.86 | +2.4% |
Payout risk check
MO scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Altria Group, Inc.
Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. It offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and oral tobacco products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. The company sells its products to distributors, as well as large retail organizations, such as chain stores. Altria Group, Inc. was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Tobacco. First dividend on our records: Mar 14, 1962. 259 payments tracked.
MO dividend FAQ
When is MO's next ex-dividend date?
MO's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.06 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does MO pay dividends?
MO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.06 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is MO's dividend yield?
MO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.22%, based on $4.24 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $68.18. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.24 per share, is 6.22%.
How much does MO pay per share?
MO pays about $1.06 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.24 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $424.00 a year.
Has MO grown or cut its dividend?
MO has raised its annual dividend for 17 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.3% a year (+3.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.22%, you would need about 284 shares of MO (roughly $19,295 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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