Altria Increases Dividend for 57 Consecutive Years, Yields 5.9%

• Altria (NYSE: MO) is the largest tobacco company in the U.S. with a forward dividend yield of 5.9%.
• Altria has raised its dividend annually for 57 consecutive years, making it a Dividend King.
• Investing $100 per month in Altria over the past ten years would have grown the principal from $12,000 to $13,800.
• The company has increased its dividend payout for at least 50 straight years.
• The sources do not provide information on future dividend changes or other investments.