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British American Tobacco ( (GB:BATS) ) has issued an update.
British American Tobacco announced the pricing of a $750 million notes offering by its subsidiary, B.A.T Capital Corporation. The notes, due in 2033, will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. The issuance is expected to close on September 22, 2025, with several financial institutions acting as joint book-running managers. This move is part of BAT’s broader financial strategy and reflects its ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure effectively.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BATS) stock is a Sell with a £34.00 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 Neutral.
The overall stock score is primarily driven by strong financial performance, particularly in cash flow generation and profitability. Technical analysis provides a balanced view, with no significant overbought signals. Valuation is a concern due to the high P/E ratio, though the attractive dividend yield offers some compensation. The absence of earnings call and corporate events data means these factors do not influence the score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BATS stock, click here.
More about British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco (BAT) is a leading global multi-category consumer goods company focused on creating a smokeless world through Tobacco Harm Reduction. The company aims to switch smokers from combustible tobacco products to lower-risk smokeless tobacco and nicotine products, with a goal of having 50 million adult consumers of its smokeless products by 2030 and generating 50% of its revenue from these products by 2035.
Average Trading Volume: 4,320,304
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £89.39B
For an in-depth examination of BATS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.