Peers · Consumer Defensive
BTI Alternatives
The closest BTI alternative is MO (6.03% yield, 5.7/10 safety), followed by CLX and PEP. All 6 sit in the same consumer defensive sector as BTI (5.94% yield, 7.3/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to BTI in our universe is MO — nearly identical yield (6.03% vs 5.94% for BTI) and a 5.7/10 safety score compared to BTI's 7.3/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 2.29% to 6.03% and safety scores range from 4.7 to 8.3/10.
Switching from BTI to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether BTI dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches BTI on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from BTI |
|---|---|---|---|
| MO · Altria Group, Inc. | 6.03% | 5.7/10 · Mixed | 1.6 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| CLX · Clorox Co. | 5.76% | 4.7/10 · Weak | 2.6 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| PEP · PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.37% | 5.6/10 · Mixed | 1.7 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| PG · The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.72% | 7.5/10 · Solid | 3.22% yield gap (lower) |
| TGT · Target Corp. | 3.12% | 8.3/10 · Strong | 2.82% yield gap (lower) |
| KO · The Coca-Cola Company | 2.29% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 3.65% yield gap (lower) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best BTI alternatives?
The closest BTI alternatives are MO, CLX, PEP — all in the same consumer defensive sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MO is the single closest match at 6.03% yield and 5.7/10 safety, versus 5.94% and 7.3/10 for BTI.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to BTI?
Yes — MO yields 6.03% versus BTI's 5.94%. Its safety score is 5.7/10 against BTI's 7.3/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to BTI?
We rank 6 similar stocks for BTI: MO, CLX, PEP, PG, TGT, KO. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks BTI on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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