British American Tobacco p.l.c.

The dividend has not been reduced for 3 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is $4.88 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 8.60%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 10.93%.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.