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BMT Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

BMT's dividend history, current yield (8.6%), dividend growth rate (2.3%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Tobacco).

Yield 12m 8.62%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.28%
Overall Dividend Rating 84.61%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.28%
Payout Ratio 173.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 90.7%
Total Return 12m: 62.28%
Total Return 5y: 83.04%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Tobacco

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BTI 107,404 M 12.3% 20.2%
BMT 104,364 M 8.62% 14.3%
STG 1,066 M 9.45% 12.3%
MO 100,039 M 7.32% 14.8%
UVV 1,498 M 7.24% 12.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
STG 1,066 M 6.61% 96.4%
TPB 1,341 M 6.96% 100%
MO 100,039 M 3.30% 98.1%
BMT 104,364 M 2.28% 90.7%
PM 283,224 M 2.26% 99.1%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

STG
Scandinavian
 9.45% Yield
MO
Altria
 7.32% Yield
UVV
Universal
 7.24% Yield
ITB
Imperial Brands
 7.47% Yield
BTI
British American
 12.33% Yield
PM
Philip Morris
 3.45% Yield

BMT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (GBP) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-27 0.7109 2% 1.91%
2024-12-19 0.697 0% 2%
2024-09-26 0.697 0% 2.07%
2024-06-27 2024-08-02 0.697 0% 2.37%
2024-03-21 2024-05-02 0.697 2% 2.51%
2023-12-21 2024-02-01 0.6832 0% 2.58%
2023-09-28 2023-11-03 0.6832 0% 2.3%
2023-07-13 2023-08-18 0.6832 0% 2.29%
2023-03-23 2023-05-03 0.6832 6% 2.06%
2022-12-22 2023-02-02 0.6445 0% 1.69%
2022-09-29 2022-11-10 0.6445 0% 1.74%
2022-07-07 2022-08-17 0.6445 0% 1.6%
2022-03-24 2022-05-04 0.6445 1% 1.67%
2021-12-23 2022-02-09 0.638 0% 1.95%
2021-09-30 2021-11-11 0.638 0% 2.03%
2021-07-08 2021-08-19 0.638 0% 1.96%
2021-03-25 2021-05-12 0.638 2.5% 1.94%
2020-12-17 2021-02-03 0.6226 0% 1.98%
2020-10-01 2020-11-12 0.6226 0% 2.07%
2020-07-09 2020-08-19 0.6226 0% 1.85%
2020-03-26 2020-05-13 0.6226 3.6% N/A
2019-12-24 0.6007 4.8% N/A
2019-10-03 0.5731 -4.6% N/A
2019-06-27 0.6007 0% N/A
2019-03-21 0.6007 4% N/A
2018-12-27 0.5777 0% N/A
2018-10-04 0.5777 0% N/A
2018-06-28 0.5777 0% N/A
2018-03-22 0.5777 11.9% N/A
2017-12-28 0.5161 -22.8% N/A
2017-08-17 0.6688 -50.8% N/A
2017-03-16 1.3606 45.5% N/A
2017-03-15 0.9348 53.9% N/A
2016-08-18 0.6073 -51% N/A
2016-03-17 1.2382 111.7% N/A
2015-08-20 0.5848 -50.9% N/A
2015-03-19 1.1908 111.8% N/A
2014-08-18 0.5623 -51.2% N/A
2014-03-12 1.1529 116.4% N/A
2013-08-19 0.5327 0% N/A

BMT Dividend FAQ

Does BMT pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, BMT paid a dividend of 2.80 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-27 and the payout was 0.71094 GBP.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMT?

As of June 2025, BMT`s dividend yield is 8.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.80 GBP by the current share price of 42.35.

How often does BMT pay dividends?

BMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BMT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMT?

The next ex-dividend date for British American Tobacco (BMT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of BMT?

BMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.28% per year.
Weak growth: BMT's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMT?

BMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.3%. If you bought BMT's shares at 23.14 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.80 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMT?

BMT Payout Consistency is 90.7%. 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 8.62% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BMT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMT is 173.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMT?

BMT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 84.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BMT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BMT`s Outstanding Shares?

British American Tobacco`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has British American Tobacco ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 2,264,664,300
1996 2,264,664,300
1997 2,264,664,300
1998 2,264,664,300
1999 2,264,664,300
2000 2,264,664,300
2001 4,529,328,700 +100%
2002 2,264,664,300 -50%
2003 2,264,664,300
2004 2,264,664,300
2005 4,529,328,700 +100%
2006 2,264,664,300 -50%
2007 4,529,328,700 +100%
2008 4,529,328,700
2009 2,264,664,300 -50%
2010 2,264,664,300
2011 2,264,664,300
2012 2,264,664,300
2013 2,264,664,300
2014 2,264,664,300
2015 2,264,664,300
2016 2,264,664,300
2017 2,264,664,300
2018 2,264,664,300
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 2,230,456,100 -1.35%
2024 2,225,000,000 -0.24%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.