MO Dividend History & Yield
Altria Group, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.11 | $111.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 140 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $1.11 | $111.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 230 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $1.11 | $111.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $1.11 | $111.00 | 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 $4.44 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 | 271 | $20,084 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,352 | $100,419 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,703 | $200,838 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.97%. $10,000 in MO would currently pay about $597 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $1.11 | +4.7% |
| 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% |
MO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Raised 4.7% | $1.06 | $1.11 | Paid |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Raised 3.9% | $1.02 | $1.06 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
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. 260 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MO dividend FAQ
When is MO's next ex-dividend date?
MO's next ex-dividend date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.11 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does MO pay dividends?
MO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.11 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is MO's dividend yield?
MO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.77%, based on $4.29 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $74.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.44 per share, is 5.97%.
How much does MO pay per share?
MO pays about $1.11 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $444.00 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 (+4.1% 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 5.97%, you would need about 271 shares of MO (roughly $20,084 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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