BMT Dividend History & Analysis | 6.9% Yield
BMT has a dividend yield of 6.9% and paid 2.85 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMT XETRA British American Tobacco |
127,046 M | 6.90% | 15.25% |
| CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods |
4,185 M | 5.14% | 17.83% |
| MO NYSE Altria |
119,881 M | 6.65% | 13.34% |
| FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano |
43,267 M | 7.22% | 11.26% |
| EB5 SG FIRST RESOURCES |
4,018 M | 5.23% | 14.85% |
| BTI NYSE British American Tobacco |
129,566 M | 5.61% | 12.26% |
| UVV NYSE Universal |
1,283 M | 6.30% | 8.69% |
| PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride |
6,521 M | 4.58% | 12.09% |
| ABEV NYSE Ambev |
47,168 M | 6.79% | 6.46% |
| CA PA Carrefour |
13,348 M | 6.00% | 7.95% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated |
11,792 M | 99.95% | 91.3% |
| FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano |
43,267 M | 34.90% | 100.0% |
| AAK ST AAK |
6,566 M | 24.40% | 100.0% |
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
9,707 M | 25.42% | 100.0% |
| CA PA Carrefour |
13,348 M | 21.92% | 100.0% |
| VIS MC Viscofan |
2,875 M | 19.81% | 100.0% |
| IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums |
3,930 M | 18.77% | 100.0% |
| CASY NASDAQ Caseys General Stores |
31,350 M | 13.57% | 100.0% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
8,705 M | 13.27% | 89.0% |
| COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale |
404,883 M | 13.20% | 79.0% |
BMT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 0.719 | 0% | 1.6% | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 0.719 | +2% | 1.69% | |||
| 2025-12-29 | 0.7049 | 0% | 1.74% | |||
| 2025-10-02 | 0.7049 | 0% | 1.88% | |||
| 2025-06-26 | 0.7049 | 0% | 2.05% | |||
| 2025-03-27 | 0.7049 | +2% | 2.23% | |||
| 2024-12-19 | 0.691 | 0% | 2.33% | |||
| 2024-09-26 | 0.691 | 0% | 2.41% | |||
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-08-02 | 0.691 | 0% | 2.76% | ||
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-05-02 | 0.691 | +2% | 2.93% | ||
| 2023-12-21 | 2024-02-01 | 0.6774 | 0% | 3.01% | ||
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-11-03 | 0.6774 | 0% | 2.68% | ||
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-18 | 0.6774 | 0% | 2.67% | ||
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-03 | 0.6774 | +6% | 2.4% | ||
| 2022-12-22 | 2023-02-02 | 0.639 | 0% | 1.97% | ||
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | 0.639 | 0% | 2.03% | ||
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-17 | 0.639 | 0% | 1.87% | ||
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-04 | 0.639 | +1% | 1.95% | ||
| 2021-12-23 | 2022-02-09 | 0.6326 | 0% | 2.28% | ||
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-11 | 0.6326 | 0% | 2.37% |
BMT Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, BMT's dividend yield is 6.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.85 GBP by the current share price of 53.42.
As of July 2026, BMT paid a dividend of 2.85 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-09 and the payout was 0.71895 GBP.
BMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BMT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-09.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMT for the next payments are between 0.716 (-0.4%) and 0.732 (+1.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.39%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.71895 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for British American Tobacco (BMT) is currently unknown.
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.
BMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.00% per year. Strong growth: BMT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
BMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.3%. If you bought BMT's shares at 21.99 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.85 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.3% of your original purchase price.
BMT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
BMT's 6.90% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMT is 68.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
BMT's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
BMT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-11 02:37 UTC