Does British American Tobacco Pay Dividends?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. · BTI · updated
Key facts: British American Tobacco dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, British American Tobacco (BTI) pays a dividend of $0.84 per share every quarter, $3.34 a year, a 5.57% yield at its share price of $60.00.
- British American Tobacco (BTI) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The next dividend from British American Tobacco (BTI), $0.84 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2026 and is paid on Jan 12, 2027; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 28, 2026.
- British American Tobacco (BTI) has paid a dividend since at least 1986; SmarterDividends' records hold 102 of its dividend payments.
- British American Tobacco (BTI) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from British American Tobacco (BTI), 11.5% to $0.84 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 27, 2026.
- At $3.34 a year per share, 100 shares of BTI pay $334.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of British American Tobacco (BTI) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 84% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does British American Tobacco Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-british-american-tobacco-pay-dividends
How much does British American Tobacco pay?
British American Tobacco (BTI) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.84 per share. That is $3.34 per share a year, a 5.57% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $334.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $557.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.84 | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | $0.84 | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | $0.84 | +11.5% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $0.75 | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $0.75 | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.75 | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $0.75 | +0.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.74 | — |
When does British American Tobacco pay dividends?
British American Tobacco (BTI) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2026 and is paid on Jan 12, 2027.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The BTI ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
British American Tobacco's dividend history
British American Tobacco (BTI) has paid a dividend since at least 1986, and SmarterDividends' records hold 102 payments. It has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 11.5%, went ex-dividend on Mar 27, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2023, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full BTI dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does British American Tobacco pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, British American Tobacco (BTI) pays a dividend of $0.84 per share every quarter, $3.34 a year, a 5.57% yield at its share price of $60.00.
How much is British American Tobacco's dividend?
British American Tobacco (BTI) pays $0.84 per share each payment, $3.34 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.25 per share in total.
How often does British American Tobacco pay dividends?
British American Tobacco (BTI) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is British American Tobacco's next dividend?
The next dividend from British American Tobacco (BTI), $0.84 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2026 and is paid on Jan 12, 2027; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 28, 2026.
What is British American Tobacco's dividend yield?
5.57% as of Oct 19, 2026: $3.34 a year in dividends divided by the $60.00 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BTI pay?
About $334.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $83.50, at British American Tobacco's current dividend rate.
Has British American Tobacco ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in British American Tobacco's annual dividend, most recently in 2023. It has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years since.
How long has British American Tobacco paid dividends?
Since at least 1986, the start of British American Tobacco's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 102 payments.
When do I need to buy BTI to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Dec 28, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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