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British American Tobacco (GB:BATS)
LSE:BATS
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Ownership - Who Owns British American Tobacco?

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British American Tobacco (BATS) Ownership Overview

0.03%27.22%0.24%12.25%60.25%
27.22%
Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
12.25% ETFs
60.25% 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 39.72% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 60.25% is owned by 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 27.46% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 12.25% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Apr 09, 2026
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£2392
Apr 01, 2026
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£914058
Mar 25, 2026
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£519821
Mar 25, 2026
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£401968

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
113,802,993Institution5.24%6,622,878,981
87,601,694Institution4.03%5,098,068,184
51,349,819Institution2.36%2,988,354,067
45,781,774Institution2.11%2,664,316,120
41,092,050Institution1.89%2,391,392,942
40,240,899Institution1.85%2,341,859,358
39,373,236Institution1.81%2,291,364,842
29,067,713Institution1.34%1,691,624,626
28,832,167Institution1.33%1,677,916,791
24,988,733Institution1.15%1,454,244,306

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
87,601,694Institution4.03%5,098,068,184
51,349,819Institution2.36%2,988,354,067
41,092,050Institution1.89%2,391,392,942
40,240,899Institution1.85%2,341,859,358
39,373,236Institution1.81%2,291,364,842
29,067,713Institution1.34%1,691,624,626
28,832,167Institution1.33%1,677,916,791
20,102,067Institution0.92%1,169,859,891
18,603,719Institution0.86%1,082,662,031
17,524,474Institution0.81%1,019,854,289

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
20,424,916Institution0.94%1,275,441,855
15,356,396Institution0.71%893,432,494
15,276,362Institution0.70%883,738,546
7,543,994Institution0.35%436,420,549
5,750,960Institution0.26%332,693,414
5,730,664Institution0.26%331,519,289
5,596,315Institution0.26%244,894,744
5,402,120Institution0.25%337,337,493
4,845,251Institution0.22%302,563,591
4,612,239Institution0.21%269,238,667

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 60.25% 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 60.25% 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.