BAT Discloses Share Sale by Associate of Chief Corporate Officer

British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) just unveiled an update.

British American Tobacco has disclosed a share transaction involving a person closely associated with senior management, in line with regulatory requirements for transparency. The company reported that Julia Wheaton, who is closely associated with Chief Corporate Officer Kingsley Wheaton, sold 17,850 ordinary shares in the group at a price of £42.27 each, for a total consideration of £754,519.50, in an off-venue transaction on 22 December 2025, underscoring ongoing monitoring and reporting of insider-related dealings for investors and regulators.

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 company that manufactures and sells cigarettes and other nicotine products, including traditional combustible brands and next-generation products, in markets worldwide. The group targets both mature and emerging markets, focusing on large-scale distribution and a diversified portfolio of tobacco and nicotine offerings to sustain its position as one of the leading players in the international tobacco industry.

Average Trading Volume: 5,169,440

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £92.04B

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