BTI Dividend History & Analysis | 5.8% Yield

BTI has a dividend yield of 5.8% and paid 5.57 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.81%
Payout Ratio 67.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.10%
Consistency Lifetime 89.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 20.58%
Payout FCF 60.3%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 58.13%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CA 14,054 M 8.74% 15.46%
CALM 3,642 M 5.19% 16.93%
BMT 143,293 M 6.16% 14.60%
FMX 41,515 M 7.66% 11.32%
MO 120,917 M 6.86% 12.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CALM 3,642 M 299.61% 75.5%
COKE 11,540 M 77.83% 92.5%
FMX 41,515 M 55.45% 87.9%
KVUE 32,986 M 43.70% 100.0%
DOLE 1,401 M 43.05% 98.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Tobacco BMT British American Tobacco
6.16% Yield
BTI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-12-29 2026-12-29 2027-02-08 Quarterly 0.8249 -1.2% N/A
2026-10-02 2026-10-02 2026-11-12 Quarterly 0.8349 +1.2% N/A
2026-07-10 2026-07-10 2026-08-19 Quarterly 0.8249 -1.2% N/A
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 2026-05-12 Quarterly 0.835 +11.5% 1.45%
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-02-09 Quarterly 0.749 0% 1.33%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-11-13 Quarterly 0.749 0% 1.45%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-08-06 Quarterly 0.749 0% 1.59%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-05-12 Quarterly 0.749 +0.8% 1.84%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2025-02-06 Quarterly 0.743 0% 2.07%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-11-06 Quarterly 0.743 0% 1.99%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-08-07 Quarterly 0.743 0% 2.39%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-05-07 Quarterly 0.743 +6% 2.45%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2024-02-06 Quarterly 0.701 0% 2.41%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-11-08 Quarterly 0.701 0% 2.23%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.701 0% 2.11%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-05-08 Quarterly 0.701 -5.3% 1.97%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2023-02-06 Quarterly 0.74 0% 1.82%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.74 0% 2.05%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-22 Quarterly 0.74 0% 1.82%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-05-09 Quarterly 0.74 -0.8% 1.74%
2021-12-22 2021-12-24 2022-02-14 Quarterly 0.746 0% 2.01%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-11-16 Quarterly 0.746 0% 2.07%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.746 0% 1.96%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.746 +10.2% N/A
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-02-08 Quarterly 0.677 0% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-11-17 Quarterly 0.677 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-24 Quarterly 0.677 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-05-18 Quarterly 0.677 +0.4% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-02-11 Quarterly 0.674 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-11-19 Quarterly 0.674 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-08-13 Quarterly 0.674 0% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-05-13 Quarterly 0.674 -0.7% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-02-12 Quarterly 0.679 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.679 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-13 Quarterly 0.679 0% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-05-14 Quarterly 0.679 +15.9% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-02-13 Semiannual 0.586 -20.6% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-10-03 Semiannual 0.738 -50% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-05-09 Semiannual 1.477 +9.5% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-10-03 Semiannual 1.349 -53.8% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-05-10 Semiannual 2.919 +89.1% N/A
2015-08-19 2015-08-21 2015-10-05 Semiannual 1.544 -50.3% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-05-12 Semiannual 3.106 +93.6% N/A
2014-08-20 2014-08-22 2014-10-03 Semiannual 1.604 -51.4% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-05-13 Semiannual 3.3 +126.6% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-10-03 Semiannual 1.456 -49.4% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-05-15 Semiannual 2.88 +111.5% N/A
2012-08-15 2012-08-17 2012-10-01 Semiannual 1.362 -52.4% N/A
2012-03-07 2012-03-09 2012-05-08 Semiannual 2.86 +139.9% N/A
2011-08-17 2011-08-19 2011-10-03 Semiannual 1.192 0% N/A

BTI Dividend FAQ

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) is a global consumer goods company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products. Its portfolio includes traditional combustible cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, and New Category segments such as vapor, heated tobacco, and modern oral nicotine pouches. The company operates an extensive distribution network reaching retail outlets across six continents.

What is the Dividend Yield of BTI?

As of May 2026, BTI's dividend yield is 5.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.57 USD by the current share price of 65.30.

Does BTI pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BTI paid a dividend of 5.57 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-12-29 and the payout was 0.82485 USD.

How often does BTI pay dividends?

BTI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BTI has issued 7 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-12-29.

BTI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BTI for the next payments are between 0.732 (-11.3%) and 0.81 (-1.8%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.72%.

Will BTI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82485 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-12-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for British American Tobacco (BTI) is 2026-07-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BTI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for British American Tobacco (BTI) is 2026-07-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of BTI?

BTI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.10% per year. Weak growth: BTI's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BTI?

BTI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 20.6%. If you bought BTI's shares at 27.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.57 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 20.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BTI?

BTI Payout Consistency is 89.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: British American Tobacco has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BTI have a good Dividend Yield?

BTI's 5.81% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BTI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BTI is 67.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BTI?

BTI's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BTI Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in BTI's Outstanding Shares?

British American Tobacco's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.35% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -79.6%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BTI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 14, 2017 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1995 2,264,664,300 0%
1996 2,264,664,300 0%
1997 2,264,664,300 0%
1998 2,264,664,300 0%
1999 2,264,664,300 0%
2000 2,264,664,300 0%
2001 4,529,328,700 +100%
2002 2,264,664,300 -50%
2003 2,264,664,300 0%
2004 2,264,664,300 0%
2005 4,529,328,700 +100%
2006 2,264,664,300 -50%
2007 4,529,328,700 +100%
2008 3,396,996,500 -25%
2009 2,264,664,300 -33.33%
2010 2,264,664,300 0%
2011 2,264,664,300 0%
2012 2,264,664,300 0%
2013 2,264,664,300 0%
2014 2,264,664,300 0%
2015 2,264,664,300 0%
2016 2,264,664,300 0%
2017 2,264,664,300 0%
2018 2,264,664,300 0%
2019 2,291,000,000 +1.16%
2020 2,296,175,800 +0.23%
2021 2,297,919,100 +0.08%
2022 2,261,000,000 -1.61%
2023 2,230,456,000 -1.35%
2024 2,202,445,300 -1.26%
2025 2,193,000,000 -0.43%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-14 02:37 UTC