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British American Tobacco (GB:BATS)
LSE:BATS
BATS Stock Chart & Stats
4327.00p
13.00p(0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
4327.00p
13.00p(0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,916.00p - 4,876.92p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume256.77K
Average Volume (3M)4.42M
Market Cap
£94.01B
Enterprise Value125.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£4.89B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£35.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.2
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.62
Shares Outstanding2,177,146,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,744,689
30 Day Avg. Volume4,420,352
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.28
Price to Sales (P/S)2.47
P/FCF Ratio6.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£4,525.00Price Target Upside4.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Share Buyback And Capital ReturnsA substantial share buyback program signals management confidence and could support the share price by reducing free float and improving per‑share metrics.
US Modern Oral GrowthStrong expansion in the United States Modern Oral category could drive material revenue upside as analysts highlight accelerating adoption and distribution of nicotine‑pouch products.
Valuation Gap Versus European PeersThe stock trading at a meaningful discount to European staples presents an attractive entry point if New Category and vapour growth sustains and narrows the valuation gap.
Bears Say
AME Combustible Weakness And Political RiskWeak combustible cigarette volumes in Bangladesh, combined with political uncertainty, could constrain sales across Asia‑Pacific, Middle East and Africa and attract investor scrutiny.
Currency Headwinds To FY26 EarningsAnalyst model updates reflecting currency effects that reduced FY26 EPS indicate sensitivity to exchange‑rate movements and potential downside to reported earnings.
US Margin Pressure From Product PortabilityPortability of the Velo product and currently soft profit margins in the United States raise questions about the pace of margin recovery and may limit margin improvement.
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 2916.00p and its highest was 4876.92p in the past 12 months.
What is British American Tobacco’s market cap?
British American Tobacco’s market cap is £94.01B.
When is British American Tobacco’s upcoming earnings report date?
British American Tobacco’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were British American Tobacco’s earnings last quarter?
British American Tobacco released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported 1.62p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 1.639p by -0.019p.
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 60.06p 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 1.87.
How many shares outstanding does British American Tobacco have?
British American Tobacco has 2,177,146,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to British American Tobacco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
British American Tobacco reported an EPS of 1.62p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 1.639p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.304%.
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:
£4,525.00 (4.58% Upside)
£4,525.00 (4.58% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £754.5K 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
4,525.00p
▲(4.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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