BTI — British American Tobacco p.l.c.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | BTI | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% | 3.02% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.48% | 4.46% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 57.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 38 | 20 |
| 1Y Total Return | +45.9% | 0.1% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
2.97%
3-Year Growth
1.28%
5-Year Growth
2.48%
10-Year Growth
2.79%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Mar 27, 2026
Next Payment
May 12, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Dec 30, 2025
Last Payment
Feb 9, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2026 | $0.8349 | 0.00% |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $0.8349 | 0.00% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $0.8349 | 0.00% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.8349 | +1.40% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.8234 | +11.40% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.7391 | -1.33% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.7491 | 0.00% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.7491 | +0.81% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.7431 | 0.00% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.7431 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.7431 | 0.00% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.7431 | +6.06% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.7006 | 0.00% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.7006 | 0.00% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $0.7006 | -0.06% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.7010 | -5.32% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.7404 | +0.68% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.7354 | 0.00% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $0.7354 | +0.05% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.7350 | -1.50% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does British American Tobacco p.l.c. pay a dividend?
Yes, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) pays a semi-annual dividend with a yield of 5.34%.
What is BTI's dividend yield?
BTI's current dividend yield is 5.34%. The annual dividend is $3.06.
When is BTI's next ex-dividend date?
BTI's next ex-dividend date is Mar 27, 2026.
How many years has British American Tobacco p.l.c. increased its dividend?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.