British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LON:BATS)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
4,640.00
+19.00 (0.41%)
Jul 6, 2026, 9:21 AM GMT
Market Cap99.85B +26.7%
Revenue (ttm)25.61B -1.0%
Net Income7.68B +153.1%
EPS3.49 +156.7%
Shares Out 2.16B
PE Ratio13.24
Forward PE12.87
Dividend2.45 (5.30%)
Ex-Dividend DateJul 9, 2026
Volume90,038
Open4,645.00
Previous Close4,621.00
Day's Range4,612.00 - 4,648.00
52-Week Range3,508.00 - 5,326.00
Beta0.13
AnalystsBuy
Price Target5,054.55 (+8.93%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About LON:BATS

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 cu... [Read more]

Industry Tobacco
Founded 1902
Employees 47,797
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol BATS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, LON:BATS's revenue was 25.61 billion, a decrease of -0.99% compared to the previous year's 25.87 billion. Earnings were 7.68 billion, an increase of 153.70%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for BATS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is 5,055p, which is an increase of 8.93% from the latest price.

Price Target
5,055p
(8.93% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Top tobacco company to cut thousands of jobs

British American Tobacco plans to cut 5,500 jobs and outsource 3,500 roles as it uses AI to reshape operations amid declining traditional tobacco sales.

6 days ago - Fox Business

British American Tobacco cost-cutting efforts hits 9,000 jobs

British American Tobacco’s (BTI) Fit2Win transformation program continues to “strengthen the business and position the company for long-term sustainable growth,” the company said. Fit2Win is expected ...

6 days ago - TheFly

British American Tobacco to slash 9,000 jobs as it turns to AI

Dunhill maker to cut about a fifth of workforce, aiming to reduce costs and become more ‘technology enabled'

6 days ago - The Guardian

BAT to Cut, Outsource Nearly Fifth of Workforce

The cigarette maker plans to cut about 5,500 jobs by the end of the year, on top of around 3,500 roles that it moved to outsourcing partners including Accenture.

6 days ago - WSJ

British American Tobacco cuts 5,500 jobs globally

British ​American ‌Tobacco ​on ​Monday said ⁠it ​will ​cut 5,500 ​jobs ​globally as ‌it ⁠pushes ​ahead ​with ⁠its ​AI-driven ​transformation ⁠programme.

7 days ago - Reuters

US FDA proposes rule to tighten oversight of foreign tobacco makers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule on Friday that would require foreign tobacco product makers to ​register their facilities and list products sold in the country.

9 days ago - Reuters

British American Tobacco price target raised to 4,950 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Rashad Kawan raised the firm’s price target on British American Tobacco (BTI) to 4,950 GBp from 4,900 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Published…

27 days ago - TheFly

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on ​Thursday to ask questions about donations and lobby...

4 weeks ago - Reuters

British American Tobacco Cuts Cigarette Outlook But Expects Lift in New-Category Revenue

The company said global industry volumes in its traditional cigarette market would likely be lower than previously expected this year.

4 weeks ago - WSJ

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Transcript: Trading update

Strong U.S. growth and new category momentum are driving mid-teens revenue growth, with Modern Oral and Vapour segments outperforming. Regulatory changes and enforcement are supporting legal market expansion, while operational discipline and innovation underpin confidence in meeting full-year guidance.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Earnings release: Trading update

British American Tobacco p.l.c. released its earnings on June 2, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Charlotte's Web Appoints Jeff Raborn to Board of Directors

Veteran Legal and Regulatory Executive Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience Across Private Practice and Highly Regulated Consumer Industries Louisville, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2026) - ...

4 weeks ago - Newsfile Corp

Charlotte's Web Announces Closing of Transaction with British American Tobacco, Including US$10 Million Investment

Louisville, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2026) - Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press...

5 weeks ago - Newsfile Corp

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S. FDA's new, looser regulation of new vapes and nicotine pouches will potentially unleash hundreds more such products on the market in the coming weeks and months, ​according to three current a...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

The Vice Market Is Shifting

Earlier this month, I headed from Virginia to Florida on the Amtrak auto train. I highly recommend this option instead of driving down I-95.

6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

4 Brilliant High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

In consumer goods, the highest yields often signal distress, so the strongest choices are companies whose cash flow clearly supports their payouts. Philip Morris and British American Tobacco pair high...

6 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

British American Tobacco price target raised to 5,200 GBp at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on British American Tobacco (BTI) to 5,200 GBp from 4,900 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

7 weeks ago - TheFly

BAT upgraded to Overweight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley double upgraded British American Tobacco (BTI) to Overweight from Underweight with a price target of 4,900 GBp, up from 3,050 GBp. Morgan Stanley also named BAT its top…

2 months ago - TheFly

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

The U.S. vaping market, long dominated by Chinese imports, is seeing an uptick of "Made in America" products, in what some analysts and industry executives ​say is a reaction to the Trump administrati...

3 months ago - Reuters

Charlotte's Web Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

Anticipated CMMI Medicare Pilot Program Participation, Regulatory Momentum, and Cost Structure Improvements Position Company for Growth and Pathway to Profitability LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 31, 2026 /...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Charlotte's Web Announces Transaction with BAT: Debenture Conversion and US$10M Equity Investment to Strengthen Balance Sheet

Transaction Addresses Capital Structure and Supports Near-Term Operating Priorities, Including Anticipated CMMI Medicare Pilot Program Participation LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - (T...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

5 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

British American Tobacco and Verizon are two steady dividend stocks in defensive industries. Realty Income and AGNC are two high-yield REITs that are solid buys after recent pullbacks.

3 months ago - The Motley Fool

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $150 Right Now

Occidental Petroleum will benefit from higher oil prices. Ally Financial is a bank that's about to turn on the buyback machine.

3 months ago - The Motley Fool

British American Tobacco faces UK shareholders' lawsuit over North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco is facing a London lawsuit from shareholders over allegations the cigarette ​maker failed to properly tell markets about ‌breaches of U.S. sanctions in relation to its busines...

4 months ago - Reuters

Organigram announces C$65.2M BAT private placement investment

Organigram Global (OGI) announced that it has entered into a subscription agreement with BT DE Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BTI), in connection with its previous...

4 months ago - TheFly