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  "id": 6033752,
  "title": "Meet the Dirt Cheap 6.4%-Yielding Dividend Stock That's Beating the Market in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/meet-the-dirt-cheap-6-4-yielding-dividend-stock-thats-beating-the-6033752",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
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    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/meet-dirt-cheap-6-4-202500180.html"
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  "account": "In 2026, Altria Group (NYSE: MO), America's largest tobacco company, has outperformed the S&P 500 with total returns of over 24%, despite initial concerns about adapting to changing nicotine and tobacco consumption habits. The company's strong performance can be attributed to better-than-feared quarterly results, better market conditions for smokeless products, and a successful transformation similar to Philip Morris International's subsidiary, Philip Morris International. Altria's dividend yield stands at 6.4%, making it an attractive high-yield dividend stock. However, there are risks involved if the company's earnings decline, which could threaten its Dividend King status and transform it into a yield-and-value trap. Despite these risks, Altria's 12 times forward earnings and strong 2026 performance make it a compelling investment option.",
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