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British American Tobacco offers a reliable and growing 8.43% dividend, supported by strong cash flows and appealing in a volatile market environment. Facing the long-term decline in smoking, BTI's transition to smoke-free products is crucial for sustaining future dividends and growth. Regulatory challenges persist globally, but the Company's expertise and increasing SFP revenue provide confidence in continued dividend growth and potential capital gains.

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BTI's dividend yield currently hovers around 8%, a mouth-watering level. However, cash dividends understate its total return potential. When share buybacks and debt reductions are included in the consideration, its total shareholder return could easily surpass 10%.

Altria Group and British American Tobacco have sky-high dividend yields. The companies are poised to keep growing these dividends in the coming years.

We upgraded British American Tobacco to a 'Strong Buy' in January, and since then, the stock has crushed the market. Despite returning more than 40% YTD, BTI still appears undervalued, trading at 8x EPS with potential to reach 10-12x EPS and $50-60 per share over the medium term. The Company has shown significant growth in smokeless products, with modern oral products like Velo gaining market share - especially outside the U.S.

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Here is how British American Tobacco (BTI) and Wolters Kluwer NV (WTKWY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.