BAT CEO Receives Dividend-Linked Share Award Under Deferred Bonus Scheme

British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) has provided an announcement.

British American Tobacco has disclosed that its Chief Executive, Tadeu Marroco, acquired 364 ordinary shares in the company through the receipt of quarterly dividend equivalent shares under the British American Tobacco Deferred Share Bonus Scheme. The off-market transaction, completed on 5 February 2026 at an equivalent price of £44.94 per share and a total value of £16,358.16, reflects routine incentive-based share awards for senior management and signals continued alignment of the CEO’s interests with those of shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BATS) stock is a Buy with a £49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on British American Tobacco stock, see the GB:BATS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:BATS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BATS is a Outperform.

British American Tobacco’s overall score is driven by strong technical indicators and positive corporate events, including share buybacks and executive share acquisitions. While financial performance shows robust cash flow, concerns about earnings volatility and a high P/E ratio slightly temper the outlook. The company’s strategic initiatives in innovation and digital transformation are promising, but challenges in specific markets require attention.

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More about British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco p.l.c. is a global tobacco and nicotine company, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, tobacco products and reduced-risk alternatives under various international brands, with a broad shareholder base and listing on the London market.

Average Trading Volume: 4,270,280

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £97.5B

Learn more about BATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.