Altria offers an impressive 7.2% dividend yield with a history of consistent increases, but its main business of selling smokable tobacco is declining. Cigarette volumes have dropped for years, with a significant 88% of revenue coming from smokable tobacco. The company’s top-line income fell 3% in Q3 2025, despite adjusted earnings rising. Volume decline and price hikes are key issues affecting Altria’s financial results. Despite a strong dividend history, Altria’s declining business may not be ideal for long-term investors. The Motley Fool didn’t list Altria in their top 10 stocks, cautioning investors about the risk-reward balance and the company’s past failed efforts in new markets.

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