British American Tobacco p.l.c.
BATS.L
Operating globally, British American Tobacco p.l.c. supplies a wide array of tobacco and nicotine products to consumers. Its comprehensive product line encompasses innovative categories such as vaping devices, heated tobacco options, and modern oral nicotine solutions, alongside conventional combustible cigarettes and traditional oral products like snus and moist snuff. The company distributes these offerings under well-known brand names including Kent, Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Camel, Newport, Natural American Spirit, as well as its Vapour, THP, and Modern Oral brand collections. These items are made available to the public through various retail channels. British American...[Read more]
Industry
Tobacco
IPO Date
1995-01-03
Stock Exchange
LSE
Ticker
BATS.L
PE Ratio
[13.10]
ROE
[16.33%]
Current Ratio
[0.87]
Dividend Yield
[5.28%]
Enterprise Value
[130.74B]
Dividend History
BATS.L Dividend History Overview
Dividends are a key part of long-term returns for investors, and British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) has a track record worth reviewing. Looking at dividend history for BATS.L gives you an idea of how consistent the dividends have been and what you might expect in the future.
Ex-Dividend Date
2026-12-24
Dividend Yield
5.28%
Annual Dividend
$61.26
P/E Ratio
13.10
Payout Ratio
0.68
Dividend per Share
$2.41
EPS
3.49
| Ex-Date/EFF Date | Dividend Amount | Adjusted Dividend | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-24 | $61.26 | $61.26 | 2027-02-03 | |
| 2026-10-01 | $61.26 | $61.26 | 2026-11-06 | |
| 2026-07-09 | $61.26 | $61.26 | 2026-08-14 | |
| 2026-03-26 | $61.26 | $61.26 | 2026-05-07 | |
| 2025-12-29 | $60.06 | $60.06 | 2026-02-04 | |
| 2025-10-02 | $60.06 | $60.06 | 2025-11-07 | |
| 2025-06-26 | $60.06 | $60.06 | 2025-08-01 | |
| 2025-03-27 | $60.06 | $60.06 | 2025-05-07 | |
| 2024-12-19 | $58.88 | $58.88 | 2025-02-03 | |
| 2024-09-26 | $58.8795 | $58.8795 | 2024-11-01 | |
| 2024-06-27 | $58.8795 | $58.8795 | 2024-08-02 |
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) Dividend History Chart
The table below shows British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) dividend history over the years, including the amount per share, the payout date, and any adjustments for stock splits.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) Dividend Growth
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) dividend history also allows you to track its dividend growth over time. This gives you insight into how the company’s earnings and payout ratios have evolved. Tracking this growth can help you gauge the stock's potential for future income.
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