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British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) has provided an update.
British American Tobacco has repurchased 132,449 of its ordinary 25 pence shares on 2 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders and conducted via UBS. The company intends to cancel the shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue with voting rights to 2,179,333,700 and leaving 132,988,352 shares held in treasury, a move that marginally tightens the share capital structure and may enhance earnings per share while requiring some shareholders to review their disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
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 leading global tobacco group headquartered in the UK, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco and nicotine products. The company is listed in London and remains one of the largest players in the sector, with a broad international shareholder base and a focus on returning capital through dividends and share buybacks.
Average Trading Volume: 5,029,136
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £91B
Find detailed analytics on BATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.