3 Reasons to Buy Altria Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Altria (NYSE: MO) is a stock that you are likely to either love or hate. There's very little middle ground. And the reasons that people might find themselves on either side of the debate will likely center around some of the same core facts. Here's a look at three key reasons that investors might like Altria... and why those same reasons might lead investors to avoid the stock.Dividend investors are the most likely kind of investor to be attracted to Altria thanks to the stock's huge 7.3% dividend yield. The average consumer staples company has a yield of just 2.6%, using the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT: XLP) as a proxy, while the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is only offering 1.2%. And Altria has been increasing its dividend regularly for years as well. From this perspective, there's a lot to like.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool