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British American Tobacco (GB:BATS)
LSE:BATS
BATS Stock Chart & Stats
4355.00 p
13.00 p(0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
4355.00 p
13.00 p(0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,916.00 p - 4,876.92 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume256.77K
Average Volume (3M)4.42M
Market Cap
£94.38B
Enterprise Value125.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£35.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.87
Shares Outstanding2,173,256,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,744,689
30 Day Avg. Volume4,420,352
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.92
Price to Sales (P/S)3.60
P/FCF Ratio21.13
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£4,515.00Price Target Upside3.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)3.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)£26.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
New Product Margins And Cost SavingsMargin improvement in New Categories alongside an extended cost savings program is strengthening earnings power and underpinning profit growth expectations.
Share Buybacks And ValuationIncreased share buyback assumptions together with a substantial valuation discount to peers point to potential per‑share upside and support a buy recommendation.
US Revenue And PricingHigher pricing in US combustible products combined with rapid growth in Modern Oral is lifting revenue and margins in the largest market and supports upside to sales forecasts.
Bears Say
APMEA Combustible Volume DeclineSteep declines in combustible volumes across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa are dragging regional sales and could force downward revisions to growth outlooks.
Competitive And Illicit Vape PressuresRising competition in e‑cigarette products and illicit vape activity are creating uncertainty around sustainable volume gains and may limit market share recovery.
Currency And Financing HeadwindsAdverse currency translation effects and higher net interest and tax burdens may compress reported earnings and prompt analysts to reduce profit estimates.
British American Tobacco News
BATS FAQ
What was British American Tobacco’s price range in the past 12 months?
British American Tobacco lowest share price was 2916.00 p and its highest was 4876.92 p in the past 12 months.
What is British American Tobacco’s market cap?
British American Tobacco’s market cap is £94.38B.
When is British American Tobacco’s upcoming earnings report date?
British American Tobacco’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 130 days.
How were British American Tobacco’s earnings last quarter?
British American Tobacco released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported 1.871 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 1.871 p by 0 p.
Is British American Tobacco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts British American Tobacco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does British American Tobacco pay dividends?
British American Tobacco pays a Quarterly dividend of 60.06 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.67%. See more information on British American Tobacco dividends here
What is British American Tobacco’s EPS estimate?
British American Tobacco’s EPS estimate is 1.62.
How many shares outstanding does British American Tobacco have?
British American Tobacco has 2,173,256,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to British American Tobacco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
British American Tobacco reported an EPS of 1.871 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 1.871 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.497%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of British American Tobacco?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BATS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
British American Tobacco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£4,515.00 (3.67% Upside)
£4,515.00 (3.67% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £732.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers worldwide. It offers vapour, tobacco heating, and modern oral nicotine products; combustible products; and traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff. The company offers its products under the Kent, Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Camel, Newport, Natural American Spirit, being Vapour, THP, and Modern Oral brands. It distributes its products to retail outlets. British American Tobacco p.l.c. was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
BATS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
4,515.00 p
▲(3.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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