British American Tobacco PLC vs Dollar Tree, Inc. — how do they compare? British American Tobacco PLC trades at $56.52 (market cap $122.36B), while Dollar Tree, Inc. trades at $128.1 (market cap $24.61B). The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC is far larger — about 5× Dollar Tree, Inc.'s market cap, and British American Tobacco PLC pays a 5.88% dividend while Dollar Tree, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BTI | DLTR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $122.36B | $24.61B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Health |
52-Week High | $66.70 | $141.21 |
52-Week Low | $50.39 | $85.04 |
Enterprise Value | $166.31B | $31.20B |
Dividend Yield | 5.88% | — |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
BTI trades at $57.05, down 3.84% in the past 24 hours, with a bearish technical signal but strong fundamentals including a 24.99% net income margin and 13.33% ROE. Recent earnings show three beats out of four quarters, while cash flow turned negative in 2025. The company is pivoting to next-generation nicotine products like Velo, supported by a multi-year tech partnership with ITC Infotech announced in August 2026.
The outlook is mixed: valuation appears reasonable with a P/E of 14.48, and analyst consensus is 66.7% buy ratings, but technical indicators are bearish and regulatory risks persist. The stock offers income potential with dividends, yet faces headwinds from declining combustibles and recent workforce cuts.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) trades at $129.37, down 1.17% today but remains in a bullish technical trend with strong support near $128. The company reported a net loss of $3.03B for 2025 due to a significant tax charge, though operating cash flow improved to $2.86B. Recent earnings have consistently beaten estimates, and a new $2.5B share repurchase program signals management confidence.
The outlook is mixed: robust cash generation and positive earnings surprises support upside, but margin pressures from tariffs and intense discount retail competition pose risks. Analyst consensus is a Buy with a $126.69 price target, slightly below current levels, indicating cautious optimism amid operational challenges.
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Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
Read more on BTI →Dollar Tree operates discount stores in the U.S. and Canada, including 8,647 shops under its namesake banner and 8,016 Family Dollar units (as of the end of fiscal 2021). The eponymous chain features branded and private-label goods, generally at a $1.25 price. Around 45% of Dollar Tree stores' fiscal 2021 sales came from consumables (including food, health and beauty, and household paper and cleaning products), nearly 50% from variety items (including toys and housewares), and just over 5% from seasonal goods. Family Dollar features branded and private-label goods at prices generally ranging from $1 to $10, with over 76% of fiscal 2021 sales from consumables, 9% from seasonal/electronic items (including prepaid phones and toys), 8% from home products, and 6% from apparel and accessories.
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