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Dividend Kings Shine Bright: Altria and Universal Corporation Leading The Pack With Juicy Yields
Today, we’re diving into 2 of the highest-yielding Dividend Kings that are navigating volatile markets with a mix of tradition and innovation.
These 2 standouts are: Altria and Universal Corporation.
These companies offer attractive yields in the tobacco sector, but at the same time facing headwinds from evolving consumer habits and economic pressures.
We'll break down their latest earnings and share how they're faring in today's economy as well as offer some forward-looking insights based on current trends.
Altria: Steady Smoke in a Shifting Landscape
Altria, a powerhouse in the tobacco industry, markets a wide range of products like cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and vaping devices under iconic brands such as Marlboro, Skoal, and Copenhagen.
However smoking rates in the U.S. keep dropping and the company is in a pivotal transformation phase, pouring resources into smoke-free alternatives to match growing demand for healthier options.
Beyond its core lineup, Altria holds a 35% stake in vaping leader JUUL and a 45% interest in Canadian cannabis firm Cronos Group $CRON ( ▼ 4.32% ), helping them diversify into emerging markets.
As for Q2 2025 earnings, released on July 30th, Altria delivered a solid beat.
EPS: $1.44 vs. $1.38 estimated (up 8.3% year over year)
Revenue: $6.1 billion vs. $5.2 billion expected (down 1.7% year over year)
Gross profit came in at $3.9 billion with operating income at $3.2 billion.
With that being said, cigarette volume fell 10.2% domestically, a sign of the times.
Performance: As of September 26, 2025, Altria's shares are trading at $65.71 with a YTD gain of 25.14%, outpacing the S&P 500 YTD. The stock's resilience this year suggests investor confidence in its dividend stability during broader market volatility.
Forecast: Looking ahead, analysts have a one-year price target at $72, implying a slight upside from current levels. The stock boasts a current P/E of 12.70 with a forward P/E of 11.63 and a PEG ratio of 4.01.
The company is set to report earnings on October 30, 2025 and with a juicy dividend yield of 6.45% and a dividend growth streak of 57 years, the company remains as a defensive pick for income seekers.
However, ongoing volume declines could pressure growth unless smoke-free investments pay off big.
I predict a moderate upside if cannabis and vaping rebound, but expect steady and not spectacular returns in a regulated environment.
Universal Corporation: The Backbone of Tobacco Supply Chains
Universal Corporation is one of the global leaders in leaf tobacco importing and exporting, acting as the middleman that buys, processes and supplies tobacco from farms to manufacturers of cigarettes, pipes and cigars.
In their most recent earnings release, the company highlighted a softer quarter.
Revenues were down to $702 million however full year 2025 revenue projections rose 7% overall.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.80, representing an almost 10% pullback in annual EPS.
Performance: As of September 26, 2025, Universal's stock price sits at $56.29 with a YTD return of only 2.91%, lagging behind the S&P 500 but nonetheless showing stability in a niche market.
Forecast: Analysts are bullish with a $72 price target, representing an almost 30% upside. The stock offers a 5.83% dividend yield and boasts a 56 year dividend growth streak.
Universal could benefit from stabilization in global tobacco demand, however recent weak earnings highlight the vulnerability with supply chains. I believe you can expect an EPS growth rate in the single digits over the foreseeable future.
This remains a solid option for income seekers who are not so interested in growth, however it doesn’t come without risks from anti-tobacco regulations.
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