BMT Dividend History & Analysis | 6.2% Yield

BMT has a dividend yield of 6.2% and paid 2.8 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.16%
Payout Ratio 68.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.74%
Consistency Lifetime 97.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.60%
Payout FCF 74.2%
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 70.05%
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%
BTI 144,277 M 5.81% 20.58%
CALM 3,642 M 5.19% 16.93%
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 BTI British American Tobacco
5.81% Yield
BMT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (GBP) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-26 0.7092 +2% 1.42%
2025-12-29 0.6953 0% 1.45%
2025-10-02 0.6953 0% 1.57%
2025-06-26 0.6953 0% 1.72%
2025-03-27 0.6953 +2% 1.87%
2024-12-19 0.6817 0% 1.95%
2024-09-26 0.6817 0% 2.02%
2024-06-27 2024-08-02 0.6817 0% 2.31%
2024-03-21 2024-05-02 0.6817 +2% 2.45%
2023-12-21 2024-02-01 0.6682 0% 2.52%
2023-09-28 2023-11-03 0.6682 0% 2.25%
2023-07-13 2023-08-18 0.6682 0% 2.24%
2023-03-23 2023-05-03 0.6682 +6% 2.01%
2022-12-22 2023-02-02 0.6304 0% 1.65%
2022-09-29 2022-11-10 0.6304 0% 1.7%
2022-07-07 2022-08-17 0.6304 0% 1.56%
2022-03-24 2022-05-04 0.6304 +1% 1.63%
2021-12-23 2022-02-09 0.624 0% 1.91%
2021-09-30 2021-11-11 0.624 0% 1.98%
2021-07-08 2021-08-19 0.624 0% 1.92%
2021-03-25 2021-05-12 0.624 +2.5% N/A
2020-12-17 2021-02-03 0.609 0% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-11-12 0.609 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-08-19 0.609 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-05-13 0.609 +3.6% N/A
2019-12-24 0.5875 +2.5% N/A
2019-10-03 0.5731 -2.5% N/A
2019-06-27 0.5875 0% N/A
2019-03-21 0.5875 +4% N/A
2018-12-27 0.565 0% N/A
2018-10-04 0.565 0% N/A
2018-06-28 0.565 0% N/A
2018-03-22 0.565 +11.9% N/A
2017-12-28 0.5048 -22.8% N/A
2017-08-17 0.6541 -52.2% N/A
2017-03-15 1.3672 +130.2% N/A
2016-08-18 0.5939 -55.9% N/A
2016-03-17 1.3455 +111.7% N/A
2015-08-20 0.6355 -50.9% N/A
2015-03-19 1.2941 +135.3% N/A
2014-08-18 0.5499 -51.2% N/A
2014-03-12 1.1276 +116.4% N/A
2013-08-19 0.521 -51.5% N/A
2013-03-13 1.0732 +119.7% N/A
2012-08-15 0.4886 -52.3% N/A
2012-03-07 1.0234 +132% N/A
2011-08-17 0.4411 -53% N/A
2011-03-09 0.9377 +144% N/A
2010-08-18 0.3844 +32.9% N/A
2010-08-16 0.2891 0% N/A

BMT Dividend FAQ

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BMT) 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 products such as vapor, heated tobacco, and modern oral nicotine pouches. The company operates an extensive international supply chain, distributing major brands like Dunhill, Lucky Strike, and Vuse to retail outlets across six continents.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMT?

As of May 2026, BMT's dividend yield is 6.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.80 GBP by the current share price of 56.72.

Does BMT pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BMT paid a dividend of 2.80 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-26 and the payout was 0.70921 GBP.

How often does BMT pay dividends?

BMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BMT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-26.

BMT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMT for the next payments are between 0.569 (-19.8%) and 0.742 (+4.6%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.35%.

Will BMT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.70921 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for British American Tobacco (BMT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for British American Tobacco (BMT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BMT?

BMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.74% per year. Strong growth: BMT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMT?

BMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.6%. If you bought BMT's shares at 22.13 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.80 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMT?

BMT Payout Consistency is 97.4%. 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. Very consistent: British American Tobacco has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BMT have a good Dividend Yield?

BMT's 6.16% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BMT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMT is 68.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMT?

BMT's Overall Dividend Rating is 70.05%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in BMT's Outstanding Shares?

British American Tobacco's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.4% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -70.5%). 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 BMT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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 2,264,664,000 -0%
2014 2,264,664,300 0%
2015 2,264,664,300 0%
2016 2,264,664,300 0%
2017 2,264,664,000 -0%
2018 2,264,664,300 0%
2019 2,291,000,000 +1.16%
2020 2,296,176,000 +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 2,190,378,000 -0.55%

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: 2026-05-12 02:38 UTC