BTI Dividend History & Analysis | 6.2% Yield

BTI has a dividend yield of 6.2% and paid 3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.22%
Payout Ratio 146.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.10%
Consistency Lifetime 89.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.82%
Payout FCF 49.1%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 59.24%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 60.5%
Total Return 5y: 147.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
FMX 36,292 M 7.80% 13.5%
MO 100,317 M 7.0% 14.3%
BMT 129,827 M 6.58% 15.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
FMX 36,292 M 55.4% 87.9%
KVUE 33,300 M 43.7% 100%
COKE 13,798 M 53.1% 92.5%
IPAR 3,129 M 33.8% 94.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Tobacco

BMT
British American
 6.58% Yield

BTI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-02-09 Quarterly 0.749 0% 1.33%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-11-13 Quarterly 0.749 0% 1.45%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-08-06 Quarterly 0.749 0% 1.59%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-05-12 Quarterly 0.749 0.8% 1.84%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2025-02-06 Quarterly 0.743 0% 2.07%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-11-06 Quarterly 0.743 0% 1.99%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-08-07 Quarterly 0.743 0% 2.39%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-05-07 Quarterly 0.743 6% 2.45%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2024-02-06 Quarterly 0.701 0% 2.41%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-11-08 Quarterly 0.701 0% 2.23%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.701 0% 2.11%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-05-08 Quarterly 0.701 -5.3% 1.97%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2023-02-06 Quarterly 0.74 0% 1.82%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.74 0% 2.05%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-22 Quarterly 0.74 0% 1.82%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-05-09 Quarterly 0.74 -0.8% 1.74%
2021-12-22 2021-12-24 2022-02-14 Quarterly 0.746 0% 2.01%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-11-16 Quarterly 0.746 0% 2.07%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.746 0% 1.96%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.746 10.2% 1.95%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-02-08 Quarterly 0.677 0% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-11-17 Quarterly 0.677 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-24 Quarterly 0.677 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-05-18 Quarterly 0.677 0.4% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-02-11 Quarterly 0.674 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-11-19 Quarterly 0.674 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-08-13 Quarterly 0.674 0% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-05-13 Quarterly 0.674 -0.7% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-02-12 Quarterly 0.679 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.679 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-13 Quarterly 0.679 0% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-05-14 Quarterly 0.679 15.9% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-02-13 Semiannual 0.586 -20.6% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-10-03 Semiannual 0.738 -50% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-05-09 Semiannual 1.477 9.5% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-10-03 Semiannual 1.349 -53.8% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-05-10 Semiannual 2.919 89.1% N/A
2015-08-19 2015-08-21 2015-10-05 Semiannual 1.544 -50.3% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-05-12 Semiannual 3.106 93.6% N/A
2014-08-20 2014-08-22 2014-10-03 Semiannual 1.604 -51.4% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-05-13 Semiannual 3.3 126.6% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-10-03 Semiannual 1.456 -49.4% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-05-15 Semiannual 2.88 111.5% N/A
2012-08-15 2012-08-17 2012-10-01 Semiannual 1.362 -52.4% N/A
2012-03-07 2012-03-09 2012-05-08 Semiannual 2.86 139.9% N/A
2011-08-17 2011-08-19 2011-10-03 Semiannual 1.192 -55.2% N/A
2011-03-09 2011-03-11 2011-05-10 Semiannual 2.66 153.6% N/A
2010-08-18 2010-08-20 2010-10-04 Semiannual 1.049 -52% N/A
2010-03-10 2010-03-12 2010-05-11 Semiannual 2.184 137.1% N/A
2009-08-19 2009-08-21 2009-10-02 Semiannual 0.921 0% N/A

BTI Dividend FAQ

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE: BTI) is a globally diversified tobacco and nicotine company operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the United States. Its portfolio spans combustible cigarettes, next-generation products (vapor, heated-tobacco and modern oral nicotine), and traditional oral products such as snus and moist snuff, marketed under brands including Vuse, glo, Velo, Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Newport, Natural American Spirit and Camel.

What is the Dividend Yield of BTI?

As of February 2026, BTI`s dividend yield is 6.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.00 USD by the current share price of 62.80.

Does BTI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BTI paid a dividend of 3.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.749 USD.

How often does BTI pay dividends?

BTI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BTI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

BTI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BTI for the next 4 payments are between 0.518 (-30.8%) and 1.03 (+37.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BTI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.749 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for British American Tobacco (BTI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BTI?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BTI?

BTI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.10% per year.
Weak growth: BTI's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BTI?

BTI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.8%. If you bought BTI's shares at 25.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BTI?

BTI Payout Consistency is 89.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: British American Tobacco has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BTI have a good Dividend Yield?

BTI`s 6.22% 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 BTI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BTI is 146.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of BTI?

BTI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.24%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BTI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BTI's Outstanding Shares?

British American Tobacco's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.57% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 BTI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 14, 2017 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 2,230,456,000 -1.35%
2024 2,202,445,300 -1.26%
2025 2,205,000,000 +0.12%

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: 2026-01-29 02:39