BMT Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield
BMT has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 2.83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F03 SG FOOD EMPIRE HOLDINGS |
1,172 M | 4.58% | 26.62% |
| BMT XETRA British American Tobacco |
120,775 M | 6.79% | 15.20% |
| MO NYSE Altria |
114,628 M | 6.65% | 12.24% |
| FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano |
40,923 M | 7.22% | 10.94% |
| CA PA Carrefour |
12,814 M | 7.31% | 9.96% |
| BTI NYSE British American Tobacco |
120,915 M | 5.63% | 12.26% |
| JBS NYSE JBS |
14,725 M | 7.86% | 7.79% |
| UVV NYSE Universal |
1,139 M | 6.30% | 8.77% |
| KOF NYSE Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV |
22,834 M | 4.49% | 9.12% |
| ABEV NYSE Ambev |
44,101 M | 5.76% | 5.63% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated |
13,212 M | 99.97% | 91.3% |
| FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano |
40,923 M | 34.90% | 100.0% |
| D01 SG DFI RETAIL HOLDINGS |
4,780 M | 37.29% | 92.7% |
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
8,706 M | 26.37% | 100.0% |
| AAK ST AAK |
5,358 M | 24.40% | 100.0% |
| VIS MC Viscofan |
3,005 M | 19.81% | 100.0% |
| IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums |
3,736 M | 18.77% | 100.0% |
| CASY NASDAQ Caseys General Stores |
28,249 M | 13.92% | 100.0% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
8,325 M | 13.37% | 89.0% |
| COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale |
414,502 M | 13.15% | 79.0% |
BMT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 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 | 0.7144 | 0% | 1.57% | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 0.7144 | +2% | 1.66% | |||
| 2025-12-29 | 0.7004 | 0% | 1.71% | |||
| 2025-10-02 | 0.7004 | 0% | 1.85% | |||
| 2025-06-26 | 0.7004 | 0% | 2.02% | |||
| 2025-03-27 | 0.7004 | +2% | 2.19% | |||
| 2024-12-19 | 0.6866 | 0% | 2.29% | |||
| 2024-09-26 | 0.6866 | 0% | 2.37% | |||
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-08-02 | 0.6866 | 0% | 2.72% | ||
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-05-02 | 0.6866 | +2% | 2.88% | ||
| 2023-12-21 | 2024-02-01 | 0.6731 | 0% | 2.96% | ||
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-11-03 | 0.6731 | 0% | 2.64% | ||
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-18 | 0.6731 | 0% | 2.63% | ||
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-03 | 0.6731 | +6% | 2.36% | ||
| 2022-12-22 | 2023-02-02 | 0.6349 | 0% | 1.94% | ||
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | 0.6349 | 0% | 2% | ||
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-17 | 0.6349 | 0% | 1.84% | ||
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-04 | 0.6349 | +1% | 1.92% | ||
| 2021-12-23 | 2022-02-09 | 0.6285 | 0% | 2.24% | ||
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-11 | 0.6285 | 0% | 2.33% |
BMT Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, BMT's dividend yield is 6.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.83 GBP by the current share price of 48.84.
As of September 2026, BMT paid a dividend of 2.83 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-09 and the payout was 0.71435 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 0.711 (-0.5%) and 0.727 (+1.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.87%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.71435 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 15.2%. If you bought BMT's shares at 21.71 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.83 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.2% 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 6.79% 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 83.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.
BMT's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.73%. 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: 2026-08-28 02:37 UTC