Altria's Yield Falls Below 5%

By Saibus Research:We have held a long position in Philip Morris International (PM) since March 31, 1999, when it and Kraft Foods (KFT) were both part of the Philip Morris Companies (MO) and we have been pleased with the results of the company and its spin-offs during this time.

ByAlbert Alfonso:Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has over the last couple of years implemented very shareholder friendly policies. The company has been engaged in a massive share buyback program and has been increasing its dividend yearly since its spin off from Altria (MO) back in March 28, 2008.

ByAlbert Alfonso:Altria Group, Inc (MO) is best known for its Marlboro man and cigarettes. However, in the investing world Altria is best known for its handsome dividends and shareholder friendly policies. The current Altria is what remains of a much larger company.

By Saibus Research:We were pleased to get a positive reception on our first report about Philip Morris International (PM).

By Saibus Research: We have been long Altria Group (MO) and its predecessor companies since March 1999 and we have been pleased with the results of the company and its spin-offs during this time. We believe that Altria Group is a great investment for investors seeking dividend income.

By Dividend Monk: Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) is the largest publicly traded international tobacco company in the world, and a solid dividend payer.For the 2009-2011 period:

By Tradevestor:After the recent stock split announcement from Coca-Cola (KO) and Google (GOOG) it suddenly looks like big companies are in favor of stock splits.

By Takeover Analyst:For investors looking for strong defensive plays to hedge against a double dip, tobacco is an excellent industry to start exploring.