British American Tobacco (BATS/GBX) Dividends

4,592
74.00
1.64 %
Dividend Yield 5.31%
Annual Dividend (TTM) GBX 243.84
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 23, 2026
Growth Streak 9

BATS Dividend History Chart

Annual Dividend:

British American Tobacco (BATS) Dividend Payments

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Frequency
Oct 1, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 GBX 61.26 Quarterly
Jul 9, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 GBX 61.26 Quarterly
Mar 26, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 May 7, 2026 GBX 61.26 Quarterly
Dec 29, 2025 Dec 30, 2025 Feb 4, 2026 GBX 60.06 Irregular
Oct 2, 2025 Oct 3, 2025 Nov 7, 2025 GBX 60.06 Quarterly
Jun 26, 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Aug 1, 2025 GBX 60.06 Quarterly
Mar 27, 2025 Mar 28, 2025 May 7, 2025 GBX 60.06 Quarterly
Dec 19, 2024 Dec 20, 2024 Feb 3, 2025 GBX 58.88 Quarterly
Sep 26, 2024 Sep 27, 2024 Nov 1, 2024 GBX 58.8795 Quarterly
Jun 27, 2024 Jun 28, 2024 Aug 2, 2024 GBX 58.8795 Quarterly
Mar 21, 2024 Mar 22, 2024 May 2, 2024 GBX 58.8795 Quarterly
Dec 21, 2023 Dec 22, 2023 Feb 1, 2024 GBX 57.72 Quarterly
Sep 28, 2023 Sep 29, 2023 Nov 3, 2023 GBX 57.72 Quarterly
Jul 13, 2023 Jul 14, 2023 Aug 18, 2023 GBX 57.72 Quarterly
Mar 23, 2023 Mar 24, 2023 May 3, 2023 GBX 57.72 Quarterly
Dec 22, 2022 Dec 23, 2022 Feb 2, 2023 GBX 54.45 Quarterly
Sep 29, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Nov 10, 2022 GBX 54.45 Quarterly
Jul 7, 2022 Jul 8, 2022 Aug 17, 2022 GBX 54.45 Quarterly
Mar 24, 2022 Mar 25, 2022 May 4, 2022 GBX 54.45 Quarterly
Dec 23, 2021 Dec 24, 2021 Feb 9, 2022 GBX 53.9 Quarterly
Sep 30, 2021 Oct 1, 2021 Nov 11, 2021 GBX 53.9 Quarterly
Jul 8, 2021 Jul 9, 2021 Aug 19, 2021 GBX 53.9 Quarterly
Mar 25, 2021 Mar 26, 2021 May 12, 2021 GBX 53.9 Quarterly
Dec 17, 2020 Dec 18, 2020 Feb 3, 2021 GBX 52.6 Quarterly
Oct 1, 2020 Oct 2, 2020 Nov 12, 2020 GBX 52.6 Quarterly
Jul 9, 2020 Jul 10, 2020 Aug 19, 2020 GBX 52.6 Quarterly
Mar 26, 2020 Mar 27, 2020 May 13, 2020 GBX 52.6 Quarterly
Dec 24, 2019 Dec 27, 2019 Feb 6, 2020 GBX 50.75 Quarterly
Oct 3, 2019 Oct 4, 2019 Nov 14, 2019 GBX 50.75 Quarterly
Jun 27, 2019 Jun 28, 2019 Aug 8, 2019 GBX 50.75 Quarterly
Mar 21, 2019 Mar 22, 2019 May 8, 2019 GBX 50.75 Quarterly
Dec 27, 2018 Dec 28, 2018 Feb 7, 2019 GBX 48.8 Quarterly
Oct 4, 2018 Oct 5, 2018 Nov 15, 2018 GBX 48.8 Quarterly
Jun 28, 2018 Jun 29, 2018 Aug 8, 2018 GBX 48.8 Quarterly
Mar 22, 2018 Mar 23, 2018 May 9, 2018 GBX 48.8 Quarterly
Aug 17, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 Sep 28, 2017 GBX 56.5 Semi-Annual
Mar 16, 2017 Mar 17, 2017 May 4, 2017 GBX 118.1 Irregular

BATS Dividend Statistics

5Y Average Yield
7.75%
10Y High Yield
9.13%
10Y Low Yield
3.45%
Yield vs 5Y Average
-31.48%
5Y Dividend Growth
+14.48%
Years Paying Dividends
10

Summary

British American Tobacco (BATS) has maintained a consistent dividend policy, increasing its annual dividend for 9 consecutive years. The current dividend yield is 5.31%, reflecting a stable income profile for long-term dividend investors.

BATS vs Top Dividend Stocks

Company Dividend Yield Annual Dividend Ex-Date
RELX 2.3% GBX 68.9 Aug 5, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings 0.89% GBX 11 Aug 5, 2026
BAE Systems 1.83% GBX 37.8 Oct 21, 2026
Ashtead 0.21% GBX 1.3 Apr 29, 2026
Halma 0.72% GBX 24.74 Jul 8, 2026
Experian PLC 1.73% GBX 51.8159 Jun 24, 2026
Intertek Group plc 1.82% GBX 107.7 May 27, 2026
Smiths Group 1.8% GBX 48.5 Oct 14, 2026
IMI plc 0.81% GBX 23.2 Apr 1, 2026
The Weir Group 1.65% GBX 42.1 Sep 30, 2026

Methodology

We calculate dividend metrics using dividend payment records, historical stock prices, and company financial data obtained from trusted market data providers, including Twelve Data, Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), and Polygon.io. Historical dividend data is available from 2004 onward, subject to company listing history and data availability

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British American Tobacco (BATS) Dividend FAQs

  • Does British American Tobacco (BATS) pay dividends?

    Yes, British American Tobacco (BATS) currently pays dividends. The annual dividend (TTM) is GBX 243.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of 5.31%.

  • What is British American Tobacco (BATS)'s current dividend yield?

    British American Tobacco (BATS)'s current dividend yield is 5.31%, based on the latest annual dividend (TTM) and current share price.

  • When is British American Tobacco (BATS)'s ex-dividend date?

    The next ex-dividend date for British American Tobacco (BATS) is Dec 23, 2026.

  • What is British American Tobacco (BATS)'s dividend payment frequency?

    British American Tobacco (BATS) pays dividends quarterly.

  • Has British American Tobacco (BATS) increased its dividend over time?

    Yes. British American Tobacco (BATS) has increased its annual dividend for 9 consecutive years.

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