Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. Surprisingly, the sector hasn’t played its shielding role over the past six months as it tumbled 13.9%. This drop was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 1.9% decline.
The combination of an attractive yield and growth catalysts make these three dividend stocks attractive choices to buy and hold through market volatility
While the market has rallied off its April lows, uncertainty continues to dominate investor sentiment. To avoid the volatility, consider these three stocks.
Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
ALTRIA GROUP INC (NYSE:MO) offers a high 6.75% dividend yield, strong profitability, and reasonable valuation, making it a candidate for dividend investors. Review the full analysis for details.
Tobacco company Altria (NYSE:MO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 4.2% year on year to $4.52 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.23 per share was 3.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
ALTRIA GROUP INC (NYSE:MO) shows strong technicals with a perfect 10 TA rating and an 8 setup score, signaling a potential breakout. Explore more high-quality setups in the Technical Breakout Screener.
