(It changed its name to Altria and then spun off its international business into Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM).) Better still, healthy and growing companies tend to increase their payouts over time, so that stream of cash has a good chance of at least keeping up with inflation. Today, it's a top global tobacco company, overseeing major cigarette brands such as Marlboro, Benson & Hedges, Chesterfield, L&M, Lark, Merit, Parliament, and Virginia Slims.