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British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) has shared an update.
British American Tobacco has announced the details of its August 2025 dividend payment, which is part of a previously declared interim dividend for the year ended December 2024. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on the UK main register and the South Africa branch register, with specific exchange rates and tax implications for South African shareholders. This announcement reinforces the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders, while also highlighting the financial implications for those on the South Africa branch register due to currency exchange and tax considerations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BATS) stock is a Hold with a £29.00 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.
The overall stock score is driven by strong technical analysis and corporate events that indicate management’s commitment to shareholder value. Financial performance and valuation provide a mixed picture, with robust cash flow and profitability balanced by income volatility and premium valuation. Earnings call insights reflect operational challenges that temper near-term growth expectations.
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 leading company in the tobacco industry, primarily engaged in the production and sale of cigarettes and other nicotine products. The company operates globally with a significant market focus on providing high-quality tobacco products.
Average Trading Volume: 6,352,354
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £78.56B
Find detailed analytics on BATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

