BTI returns by year
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR) has returned +13.1% annually (CAGR) since 1981. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR) (BTI) below, through July 27, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR) returns by year (1981–2026)#
Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).
| Year | Start price | End price | Path | Dividend | Total return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $56.62 | $60.83 | +3.0% | +10.5% | |
| 2025 | $36.32 | $56.62 | +10.2% | +66.1% | |
| 2024 | $29.29 | $36.32 | +11.2% | +35.2% | |
| 2023 | $39.98 | $29.29 | +6.5% | -20.2% | |
| 2022 | $37.41 | $39.98 | +7.2% | +14.1% | |
| 2021 | $37.49 | $37.41 | +7.9% | +7.6% | |
| 2020 | $42.46 | $37.49 | +6.9% | -4.8% | |
| 2019 | $31.86 | $42.46 | +9.3% | +42.6% | |
| 2018 | $66.99 | $31.86 | +2.8% | -49.6% | |
| 2017 | $56.34 | $66.99 | +5.4% | +24.3% | |
| 2016 | $55.23 | $56.34 | +1.8% | +3.9% | |
| 2015 | $53.91 | $55.23 | +2.1% | +4.5% |
Total return by period
Methodology#
Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from BTI's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR)'s average annual return?
- Since 1981, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR) (BTI) has returned about 13.1% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 16.4%.
- What were British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR)'s best and worst years?
- Over 1981–2026, the best year was 2025 (+66.1%) and the worst was 2018 (-49.6%).
- How often is British American Tobacco p.l.c. (ADR) up in a year?
- 35 of the 45 full years since 1981 were positive — about 78% of the time.