Altria Group, Inc. (MO)

I believe this stock will outperform the S&P in the long run because of it's underlying business economics. I like the fact that they have sectored their tobacco brands to different socio/economic strata--Marlboro, Virginia Slims, and Parliament. These along with Copenhagen and Skoal chewing tobacco dominate the self space at all the outlets where tobacco is sold to the general public. Black and Mild cigar and pipe tobacco (John Middleton) is also another valuable pickup for different segments of the population. If you want a vehicle to deliver tobacco in the US, Altria can't be beat. Having said this, I am taking a wait and see attitude so I can collect enough data to see how Altria fares without its' international market outlets. I will be a very interesting stock to keep an eye on. It will also be very interesting to have enough data to discount the company's position to a present value compounding rate of return.

Great dividend yield. Solid performance.

This met a high level screen to indicate a buy and strong outperform against its peers (other tickers in its industry). My 1st version of this spreadsheet devles deep into the company's balnace sheet and recent income statements, combined with other relevant price data for the company including insider/institutional holdings, short interest, debt levels, etc.
Testing capabilities of this 1st version of my automated, valuation spreadhseet matched with my personal criteria and see how it holds up.

Apparently, it has never NOT outperformed so why should that change anytime soon? I want that dividend and I finally decided I would have it. Invested through direct stock purchase plan, through Computershare. Four-star rating by Standard & Poors. For a lot of really positive information about this company, go to DIVIDENDMACHINE's website over on Seeking Alpha. This company is a cash cow.

purchased Nov 18/09 for $19.28

Mad Money - Cramer Pick

really nice div
strong performance of raising Div
Last time I checked Div helped a little friend of mine called compound interest ;-)

smoking is up

Income

If there is one product that consumers will keep on needing, it is tobacco. Despite the potential of younger generations being more aware of the risks, there are still enough middle aged working smokers to support the most dominant firm in the industry.

I own some options and I believe it will make me good money in the next year or two

This stock is smokin' Returns are lighting up especially in third world growth. Nice dividends add the the aroma.

Great Total Return stock. Bought for my personal account and will track in CAPS.

Just raised the dividend again in August - now it is yielding 7.5%. Stock has recovered, but not overvalued - a stable, large cap stock selling for under P/E of 12 is a pretty safe play. Don't forget - you can run all the anti-smoking ads you want in the U.S. - but the people of the world love to smoke.

recession proof ! Going to retire on this one!

People are soooo stupid to smoke. And then they can't stop. This company is run well and has a nice divvy. They pay out what they earn. I like that.

Long term safe dividend play

A great business with high margins that generates tons of cash. Combine that with a high dividend yeild that just got increased and this company is a sure-fire winner. Cigarette use may be waning, but as the population and immigration are increasing, this should give Altria a steady stream of new (soon to be repeat) customers. They've acquired chewing tobacco companies to increase sales. Finally, recent tobacco regulations should make it harder for competitors to steal Altria's market share protecting their economic moat.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em! Numbers are solid. Debt vs. Cash/sales looks solid. Div yield is consistent and good. What's not to like here? Price still depressed