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British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) has issued an announcement.
British American Tobacco has reported that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued share capital comprised 2,179,466,149 ordinary shares with voting rights, of which 132,988,352 shares were held in treasury. The disclosed voting rights figure provides the official denominator for investors to calculate and report their shareholdings or changes in holdings under UK disclosure rules, ensuring transparency in the company’s ownership structure and regulatory compliance.
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 and nicotine company, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, tobacco products and next-generation nicotine products across multiple international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 5,022,659
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £91.54B
Learn more about BATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.