The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analysts John Reeves and Jason Moser discuss topics across the investing world.

Altria, with its dividend yield of 5.4%, is essentially a cash machine with a track record of returning that cash to investors. The stock has been a solid performer since 2008, and John considers whether the company can continue its remarkable run. The stock may not be for everyone, but it certainly delivers for shareholders.

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