Better Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Altria (MO)
Source: Motley Fool
2026-03-09 15:12:53 ET
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Altria (NYSE: MO) are both popular blue chip dividend stocks. The former is the world's largest beverage maker, while the latter is America's biggest tobacco company. But should you buy either of these stocks in this volatile market?
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In addition to its namesake soda, Coca-Cola sells a wide range of other carbonated and non-carbonated drinks. It's been selling more bottled water, fruit juices, teas, sports drinks, energy drinks, and other beverages to offset declining soda consumption rates. It's also been refreshing its sodas with new flavors, smaller serving sizes, and healthier versions.
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NASDAQ: MO
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MO Stock Data
$107,980,547,582
1,677,328,615
0.04%
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Tobacco
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