British American Tobacco Earns Spot on International Dividend S.A.F.E. List

British American Tobacco plc (Symbol: BTI) has achieved recognition on Dividend Channel’s “International S.A.F.E. 10” list. This inclusion highlights BTI’s superior dividend statistics, featuring a notable yield of 7.3% and a consistent history of dividend growth over at least five years, according to the latest “DividendRank” report.

Per data from ETF Channel, British American Tobacco plc constitutes 4.41% of the Powershares International Dividend Achievers ETF (PID), which holds $35,961,527 worth of BTI shares.

Why British American Tobacco Is Recognized

British American Tobacco plc earns its place on the “Dividend Channel International S.A.F.E. 10” list due to key attributes:
S. Strong returns evidenced by a substantial yield and solid DividendRank stats;
A. Consistent growth demonstrated through regular dividend increases;
F. Flawless five-year history with no missed or reduced dividends;
E. Longevity, as it has maintained dividend payments for over five years.

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Dividend Details and Historical Context

The annual dividend for British American Tobacco plc totals $2.996272 per share, distributed quarterly. The most recent dividend ex-date was on March 28, 2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for BTI, which the report emphasized as crucial.

Operating within the Cigarettes & Tobacco sector, BTI competes alongside prominent companies like Philip Morris International Inc (PM) and Altria Group Inc (MO).

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