Tom Russo's top dividend stocks for October 2025 include Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc (SWZ), a closed-end investment fund that focuses on Swiss equities.

Tom Russo is the Managing Member of Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC, an investment advisory firm based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Known for his long-term perspective, Russo often focuses on companies with powerful global brands and what he terms "capacity to reinvest," particularly in the consumer non-durables sector.

Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc (SWZ)

Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in publicly traded Swiss companies. It offers investors exposure to the robust Swiss economy and its leading industries.
Currently, the fund offers an impressive dividend yield of 54.32%. The trailing twelve-month dividend rate stands at $3.29 per share, and the CURRENT VALUE of this position in Tom Russo's portfolio is $2.64 million. A discounted cash flow analysis suggests a value of $0.34 per share.
Here's an overview of Tom Russo's trades in Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc:

PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk (PHJMF)

PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk is a leading Indonesian tobacco company, renowned for producing and distributing a wide array of kretek (clove) cigarettes and traditional cigarettes. It holds a significant market share in the Indonesian tobacco industry.
This position, valued at $200.0 thousand in Tom Russo's portfolio, has a dividend yield of 6.42%. Its trailing twelve-month dividend rate is $0.00. Based on discounted cash flow analysis, the stock has a value of $0.04.
Here's an overview of Tom Russo's trades in PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk:

Altria Group Inc. (MO)

Altria Group Inc. is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes, and related products. Its portfolio includes iconic brands and investments in various consumer categories, including wine and smokeless tobacco.
With a current dividend yield of 6.27%, Altria Group Inc. paid out $4.12 per share in dividends over the past twelve months. The CURRENT VALUE of Tom Russo's holding in this company is $12.65 million. Analysts have set a price target of $72.0 for the stock, while its discounted cash flow is estimated at $71.0.
Here's an overview of Tom Russo's trades in Altria Group Inc.:

Pernod Ricard SA (PDRDF)

Pernod Ricard SA is a French multinational alcoholic beverage company that produces and sells a wide range of spirits and wines globally. Its extensive portfolio includes well-known brands across whisky, anise, gin, rum, and liqueur categories.
Tom Russo's portfolio includes a substantial position in Pernod Ricard SA, valued at $289.65 million. Shareholders benefit from a dividend yield of 5.64%, with the company having distributed $5.56 per share over the last twelve months. The discounted cash flow estimate for Pernod Ricard is $297.14.
Here's an overview of Tom Russo's trades in Pernod Ricard SA:

Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR)

Lamar Advertising Co operates as an outdoor advertising company across the United States and Canada. It provides customers with billboard advertising, as well as transit and airport advertising displays, making it a prominent player in out-of-home media.
In Tom Russo's portfolio, the CURRENT VALUE of the Lamar Advertising Co position is $731.34 thousand. The company offers investors a dividend yield of 5.18% and has seen a trailing twelve-month dividend rate of $6.30. A discounted cash flow analysis estimates the value at $132.23.
Here's an overview of Tom Russo's trades in Lamar Advertising Co: