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An update from British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) is now available.
British American Tobacco has repurchased 111,147 of its 25 pence ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 from Banco Santander as part of its ongoing buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 4,332.0783 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, leaving 2,175,400,660 ordinary shares in issue with voting rights and 132,976,327 shares held in treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can support earnings per share and capital return metrics for investors.
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 a global tobacco group listed in London, producing and marketing cigarettes and other nicotine products across multiple international markets. The company focuses on both traditional combustible tobacco brands and a growing portfolio of reduced-risk and next-generation products, serving consumers worldwide and remaining a major constituent of the international tobacco industry.
Average Trading Volume: 4,246,695
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £94.42B
Learn more about BATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.