British American Tobacco's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-3,519 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-7,059 Mil.
Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.
British American Tobacco's quarterly payment of dividends
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-3,297 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-3,540 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($-3,540 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-3,519 Mil).
British American Tobacco's annual payment of dividends
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($-6,399 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-6,590 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-6,590 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-7,012 Mil).
British American Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms
British American Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data
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The historical data trend for British American Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
British American Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Chart
British American Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7,059 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-7,059 Mil mean?
British American Tobacco (BTAFF) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-7,059 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for British American Tobacco and its competitors.
Is British American Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
British American Tobacco's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-7,059 Mil. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-7,059 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for British American Tobacco and its competitors. British American Tobacco's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-7,059 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (BTAFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.65, compared to a current price of $61.62 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-7,059 Mil. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British American Tobacco (BTAFF), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-7,059 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is British American Tobacco (BTAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.62 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.65.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BTAFF:
Cash Flow for Dividends: $-7,059 Mil
GF Value™: $38.65 vs. price of $61.62 (59.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BTAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
67GF Score
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