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BMT Dividend History & Analysis | 7.6% Yield

BMT has a dividend yield of 7.6% and paid 2.74 GBP per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.74
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.29%
Overall Dividend Rating 83.48%
Yield on Cost 5y 16.57%
Payout Ratio 170.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 90.6%
Total Return 12m: 64.85%
Total Return 5y: 152.96%
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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 118,790 M 9.66% 20.0%
STG 1,051 M 9.54% 12.9%
MO 104,052 M 7.10% 14.6%
UVV 1,383 M 6.16% 10.1%
PM 253,662 M 3.70% 9.02%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
STG 1,051 M 6.61% 96.4%
TPB 1,485 M 6.96% 100%
MO 104,052 M 3.30% 98.1%
PM 253,662 M 2.26% 99.1%
UVV 1,383 M 1.02% 99.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

STG
Scandinavian
 9.54% Yield
MO
Altria
 7.10% Yield
ITB
Imperial Brands
 6.93% Yield
BTI
British American
 9.66% Yield
UVV
Universal
 6.16% Yield
PM
Philip Morris
 3.70% Yield

BMT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (GBP) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-26 0.6921 0% 1.71%
2025-03-27 0.6921 2% 1.86%
2024-12-19 0.6785 0% 1.94%
2024-09-26 0.6785 0% 2.01%
2024-06-27 2024-08-02 0.6785 0% 2.3%
2024-03-21 2024-05-02 0.6785 2% 2.44%
2023-12-21 2024-02-01 0.6651 0% 2.51%
2023-09-28 2023-11-03 0.6651 0% 2.23%
2023-07-13 2023-08-18 0.6651 0% 2.23%
2023-03-23 2023-05-03 0.6651 6% 2%
2022-12-22 2023-02-02 0.6274 0% 1.64%
2022-09-29 2022-11-10 0.6274 0% 1.69%
2022-07-07 2022-08-17 0.6274 0% 1.56%
2022-03-24 2022-05-04 0.6274 1% 1.63%
2021-12-23 2022-02-09 0.6211 0% 1.9%
2021-09-30 2021-11-11 0.6211 0% 1.97%
2021-07-08 2021-08-19 0.6211 0% 1.91%
2021-03-25 2021-05-12 0.6211 2.5% 1.89%
2020-12-17 2021-02-03 0.6061 0% 1.92%
2020-10-01 2020-11-12 0.6061 0% 2.01%
2020-07-09 2020-08-19 0.6061 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-05-13 0.6061 3.6% N/A
2019-12-24 0.5848 2% N/A
2019-10-03 0.5731 -2% N/A
2019-06-27 0.5848 0% N/A
2019-03-21 0.5848 4% N/A
2018-12-27 0.5623 0% N/A
2018-10-04 0.5623 0% N/A
2018-06-28 0.5623 0% N/A
2018-03-22 0.5623 11.9% N/A
2017-12-28 0.5024 -22.8% N/A
2017-08-17 0.651 -52.2% N/A
2017-03-16 1.3606 48% N/A
2017-03-15 0.9194 55.5% N/A
2016-08-18 0.5911 -51% N/A
2016-03-17 1.2053 111.7% N/A
2015-08-20 0.5692 -50.9% N/A
2015-03-19 1.1592 111.8% N/A
2014-08-18 0.5473 -51.2% N/A
2014-03-12 1.1223 116.4% N/A
2013-08-19 0.5185 -56.3% N/A
2013-03-13 1.1868 119.7% N/A
2012-08-15 0.5403 -52.3% N/A
2012-03-07 1.1318 132% N/A
2011-08-17 0.4878 -53% N/A
2011-03-09 1.037 171.1% N/A
2010-08-18 0.3826 32.3% N/A
2010-08-16 0.2891 -97.1% N/A
2010-03-10 9.927 1492.2% N/A
2010-03-08 0.6235 0% N/A

BMT Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BMT?

As of August 2025, BMT`s dividend yield is 7.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.74 GBP by the current share price of 48.00.

Does BMT pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, BMT paid a dividend of 2.74 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-26 and the payout was 0.69205 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 2025-06-26.

Will BMT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.69205 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-26. 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 2.29% 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 16.6%. If you bought BMT's shares at 18.98 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.74 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMT?

BMT Payout Consistency is 90.6%. 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 7.55% 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 170.8%. 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 83.48%. 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 -0.83% 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 3,396,996,500 -25%
2009 2,264,664,300 -33.33%
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 2,202,445,300 -1.26%

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.