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British American Tobacco (GB:BATS)
LSE:BATS
British American Tobacco (BATS) Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
26.64%
Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
11.76% ETFs
61.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 38.63% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 61.33% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | €25025 | |
Dec 23, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £754520 | |
Aug 12, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £105557 | |
Jun 20, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £180541 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112,365,890 | Institution | 5.16% | 6,675,657,525 | |
| 90,969,160 | Institution | 4.18% | 5,404,477,796 | |
| 49,984,465 | Institution | 2.30% | 2,969,577,066 | |
| 44,361,355 | Institution | 2.04% | 2,635,508,101 | |
| 41,092,050 | Institution | 1.89% | 2,441,278,691 | |
| 39,443,104 | Institution | 1.81% | 2,343,314,809 | |
| 39,373,236 | Institution | 1.81% | 2,339,163,951 | |
| 29,067,713 | Institution | 1.34% | 1,726,912,829 | |
| 28,832,167 | Institution | 1.33% | 1,712,919,041 | |
| 21,813,479 | Institution | 1.00% | 1,295,938,787 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,969,160 | Institution | 4.18% | 5,404,477,796 | |
| 49,984,465 | Institution | 2.30% | 2,969,577,066 | |
| 41,092,050 | Institution | 1.89% | 2,441,278,691 | |
| 39,443,104 | Institution | 1.81% | 2,343,314,809 | |
| 39,373,236 | Institution | 1.81% | 2,339,163,951 | |
| 29,067,713 | Institution | 1.34% | 1,726,912,829 | |
| 28,832,167 | Institution | 1.33% | 1,712,919,041 | |
| 18,780,057 | Institution | 0.86% | 1,115,723,186 | |
| 18,552,271 | Institution | 0.85% | 1,102,190,420 | |
| 17,524,474 | Institution | 0.81% | 1,041,129,000 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,102,067 | Institution | 0.92% | 1,139,599,774 | |
| 16,845,700 | Institution | 0.77% | 1,010,631,849 | |
| 14,950,027 | Institution | 0.69% | 886,971,365 | |
| 7,543,994 | Institution | 0.35% | 447,578,232 | |
| 5,717,470 | Institution | 0.26% | 339,212,242 | |
| 5,606,253 | Institution | 0.26% | 332,613,839 | |
| 5,575,772 | Institution | 0.26% | 234,963,032 | |
| 5,265,430 | Institution | 0.24% | 298,500,788 | |
| 4,636,867 | Institution | 0.21% | 262,867,126 | |
| 4,554,468 | Institution | 0.21% | 273,880,393 |
FAQ
Who Owns British American Tobacco (GB:BATS)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.24% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 61.33% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.24% of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 61.33% of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS)?
iShares owns the most shares of British American Tobacco (GB:BATS).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.