BTI Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with BTI's current 5.20% yield and 0.1% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 5.20%
Annual Dividend: $2.43 per share
Share Price: $62.84
Payout Ratio: 67.7%
BTI DRIP Calculator
Model BTI dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 0.1% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in BTI 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in BTI on 2016-05-01 would be worth $2,035.75 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 103.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,489.29 (48.9% return). Reinvesting dividends added $546.46 in extra value.
Starting share price: $60.83 — Current share price: $61.77
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BTI's current dividend yield?
- BTI (British American Tobacco p.l.c.) currently has a dividend yield of 5.20%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $520 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much BTI do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from BTI at its current yield of 5.20%, you would need approximately $230,769 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does BTI pay monthly dividends?
- No, BTI pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is BTI's dividend safe?
- BTI's payout ratio is 67.7%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.
- What is BTI's dividend growth rate?
- BTI's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 0.1% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in BTI 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in BTI on 2016-05-01 would be worth approximately $2,035.75 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 103.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,489.29 — meaning DRIP added $546.46 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the BTI dividend page.