British American Tobacco sold the shareholding in Indian conglomerate ITC for more than initially planned.

I have a mixed opinion of British American Tobacco (Malaysia)'s move to discontinue e-vapor sales. BATMF's renewed focus on analog cigarettes should stabilize profitability and support a high dividend payout. But the pivot away from vapes limits BATM's long-term growth potential and appeal to specific investors.

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The stock market has switched gears in 2025. Growth stocks that were crushing it in 2023 and 2024 have gone south, while steady value stocks with dividend payments have outperformed the broad market indices.

The big draw with British American Tobacco (BTI -0.51%) today is its huge 7% dividend yield. That's nearly three times the consumer staples average yield of 2.5%.

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British American Tobacco is poised for accelerating NGP growth with innovations like Velo Plus, Glo Hilo, and Vuse Ultra. Velo Plus, a synthetic nicotine pouch, is gaining traction in the US market, potentially driving significant growth in the modern oral segment. Glo Hilo and Vuse Ultra are set for global launches, promising accelerated growth in the years ahead.

The US nicotine market is rapidly shifting to non-combustible products, with Philip Morris leading through Zyn and British American Tobacco focusing on Velo and Vuse. BTI's US business is crucial, making up half of their global operating profits, while they face challenges from illicit vape products and a sputtering start in nicotine pouches. BAT's strong cash generation and dividend yield of 7% highlight its financial health, despite near-term revenue growth challenges and regulatory risks.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.