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British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) just unveiled an announcement.
British American Tobacco announced the finalization of its February 2026 dividend payment, which is part of the interim dividend declared for the year ending December 2024. Shareholders on the South Africa branch register will receive dividends in rand, with a conversion rate resulting in 1,356.46111 SA cents per share. The dividend is subject to a 20% South Africa Dividends Tax unless exemptions apply, impacting the net dividend received by shareholders.
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. operates in the tobacco industry, primarily focusing on the production and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco-related products. The company has a significant market presence globally and reports its financials in sterling.
Average Trading Volume: 4,894,879
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £92.11B
Learn more about BATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.