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Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO), a major tobacco company known for brands like Marlboro and Skoal, is recognized among the 10 safest high dividend stocks due to its stock performance and strong dividend history. In 2025, its stock has risen nearly 24%, significantly outperforming the market's 12.4% increase. While cigarette sales have declined, Altria's pricing power and strong cash flow enable it to consistently cover dividend payments, having raised its dividends 60 times in 56 years. Currently, it offers a quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share with a yield of 6.53%.
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