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BATS Stock Chart & Stats
4572.00 p
-39.00 p(-0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
4572.00 p
-39.00 p(-0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range3,677.00 p - 5,326.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume529.67K
Average Volume (3M)4.42M
Market Cap
£98.57B
Enterprise Value134.52K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£4.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2027EPS Estimate
1.97Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.92
Shares Outstanding2,163,059,300
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
£5,209.09Price Target Upside13.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)3.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)£26.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross Margins And ProfitabilitySustained gross margins near the low-80s provide durable earnings power that cushions the business against volume declines. High margins support cash generation, dividends and buybacks, and give management flexibility to invest in New Categories while absorbing regulatory and tax pressures over the medium term.
New Categories Scale And AdoptionRapid Modern Oral and broader New Category adoption diversifies revenue away from combustible declines toward recurring consumables. Scale gains (millions of new users, rising pouch shipments, market share gains) improve gross profit contribution and reduce reliance on cigarette volumes over the next several years.
Fit2Win Cost Programme And Capital DisciplineA clear multi-year cost-transformation roadmap and explicit leverage targets create structural levers to lift margins and free cash flow. Committing to buybacks and a progressive dividend while targeting deleveraging signals disciplined capital allocation that can sustainably support shareholder returns and balance-sheet repair.
Bears Say
Meaningful Leverage On The Balance SheetElevated absolute debt and mid‑to‑high debt/equity ratios limit financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to cash flow swings. High leverage raises interest expense and constrains M&A or aggressive investment in new categories until deleveraging targets are met, magnifying execution risk if cash generation weakens.
Recent Sharp Decline In Free Cash FlowA steep fall in FCF reduces the cushion for dividends, buybacks and debt reduction, forcing reliance on cost programmes and execution to restore flexibility. If cash conversion momentum doesn't recover, management may need to slow returns or defer investments, impairing long-term growth initiatives.
Regional And Category Headwinds (APMEA, Heated, Vapour)Persistent regional weakness, regulatory pressures and illicit trade in key markets create structural growth and margin risks. Declines in heated and vapour categories in some regions imply competitive, regulatory or consumer hurdles that may require sustained investment or portfolio adjustments to restore momentum.
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 3677.00 p and its highest was 5326.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is British American Tobacco’s market cap?
British American Tobacco’s market cap is £98.57B.
When is British American Tobacco’s upcoming earnings report date?
British American Tobacco’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 185 days.
How were British American Tobacco’s earnings last quarter?
British American Tobacco released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported 1.677 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 1.599 p by 0.078 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 61.26 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.31%. See more information on British American Tobacco dividends here
What is British American Tobacco’s EPS estimate?
British American Tobacco’s EPS estimate is 1.97.
How many shares outstanding does British American Tobacco have?
British American Tobacco has 2,163,059,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to British American Tobacco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
British American Tobacco reported an EPS of 1.677 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 1.599 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.671%.
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?
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British American Tobacco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£5,209.09 (13.93% Upside)
£5,209.09 (13.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BATS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £439.6K 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
5.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Canada, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Africa. The company offers vapour products; heated products, which consists of a battery-powered device and a plant-based substance consumable that is heated; modern oral products, such as nicotine pouches; combustibles, including cigarette sticks and other tobacco stick products; traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff; and fine cut/roll-your-own tobacco products. It sells its products under the Vuse, glo, Velo, Grizzly, Kodiak, Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Newport, Natural American Spirit, and Camel Snus brands, as well as Vogue, Viceroy, Kool, Peter Stuyvesant, Craven A, and State Express 555 brands. The company distributes its products to retail outlets. British American Tobacco p.l.c. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
BATS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
5,209.09 p
▲(13.93% Upside)