Walgreens Boots Alliance vs. Altria Group: What's the Better Dividend Stock to Own?

Investing in a high-yielding dividend stock can come with significant risks. Oftentimes, a yield is high because it comes at a cost: uncertainty. Even though a dividend may look attractive, investors may not want to buy a stock if they are concerned about its ability to continue paying its dividend.Two incredibly high-yielding stocks you can invest in today are Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) and Altria Group (NYSE: MO). Neither of their payouts is particularly safe, but I'll break down which one may be the better option for dividend investors today.Pharmacy retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance is undergoing a lot of changes right now. Under new CEO Tim Wentworth, who has been on the job roughly a year, it appears just about everything is on the table. Not only is the company contemplating selling assets and reducing the number of stores it operates, it's also considering dumping its investment in VillageMD, which would have been unfathomable even a year or two ago as it was seen as a pivotal part of its healthcare strategy.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool