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An update from British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) is now available.
British American Tobacco has repurchased 110,393 of its 25p ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, at prices ranging between 4,115p and 4,201p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 4,144.2212p. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 2,178,417,781 ordinary shares in issue with voting rights and 132,988,352 shares held in treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and may enhance earnings per share while requiring some shareholders to review whether their notifiable interest thresholds under UK disclosure rules have been affected.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BATS) stock is a Buy with a £52.00 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 one of the world’s largest tobacco groups, producing and marketing cigarettes and other nicotine products globally, with its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and a shareholder base that includes large institutional and retail investors focused on income and capital returns.
Average Trading Volume: 4,657,476
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £88.17B
For a thorough assessment of BATS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.