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British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) has shared an update.
British American Tobacco has repurchased 111,960 ordinary shares from Goldman Sachs International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 4,221.91p per share, and will cancel the shares, leaving 2,179,466,149 ordinary shares in issue with voting rights and 132,988,352 shares held in treasury. The transaction completes the company’s 2025 tranche of its buyback initiative, under which it has repurchased 30,282,076 shares for a total consideration of approximately £1.1bn, underscoring management’s continued commitment to capital returns ahead of the extension of the programme into 2026.
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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BATS stock, click here.
More about British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco p.l.c. is a global tobacco group and one of the world’s largest cigarette and nicotine-products manufacturers, with a primary focus on combustible tobacco brands and a growing portfolio of reduced‑risk and next‑generation products. The company is listed in London and is a constituent of major equity indices, attracting an international shareholder base focused on income, capital returns, and exposure to the global tobacco sector.
Average Trading Volume: 5,169,440
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £92.04B
For detailed information about BATS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.