Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) Shares

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain sold shares of British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on June 24th, as disclosed in a filing on August 13th.
• British American Tobacco's stock experienced a 0.5% decline, trading at $57.14 with a market capitalization of $117.69 billion and a notable 1-year high of $58.46.
• The company recently declared a dividend yield of 599.0%, with a payout ratio of 64.68%, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. NYSE: BTI. In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in British American Tobacco stock on June 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Autoliv NYSE: ALV on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. NYSE: AJG on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SAP NYSE: SAP on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of XPO NYSE: XPO on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sanofi NASDAQ: SNY on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Waters NYSE: WAT on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive NYSE: GPI on 7/22/2025.

British American Tobacco Stock Performance

Shares of BTI traded up $0.1050 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $59.1150. 1,615,578 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,707,764. British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a twelve month low of $34.17 and a twelve month high of $59.15. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $51.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $45.40. The company has a market cap of $121.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.12, a PEG ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 0.38.

British American Tobacco Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 30th were given a dividend of $0.7391 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 27th. This represents a yield of 599.0%. British American Tobacco's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 64.68%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On British American Tobacco

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton grew its position in shares of British American Tobacco by 87.0% during the 1st quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton now owns 602 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 280 shares during the period. Golden State Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in British American Tobacco by 100.0% during the first quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 610 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 305 shares in the last quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new stake in British American Tobacco in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. increased its stake in British American Tobacco by 78.5% in the first quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 632 shares of the company's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 278 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mather Group LLC. raised its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco by 292.7% during the first quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 644 shares of the company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 480 shares during the period. 16.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Bank of America began coverage on shares of British American Tobacco in a report on Wednesday, April 30th. They set a "buy" rating on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut British American Tobacco from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, July 26th. Morgan Stanley restated an "underweight" rating and issued a $40.00 target price on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Friday, August 15th. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on British American Tobacco in a research note on Wednesday, July 9th. They issued a "buy" rating for the company. Finally, Barclays restated an "overweight" rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a report on Friday, June 13th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, British American Tobacco has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $40.00.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco p.l.c. engages in the provision of tobacco and nicotine products to consumers worldwide. It also offers vapour, heated, and modern oral nicotine products; combustible cigarettes; and traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff. The company offers its products under the Vuse, glo, Velo, Grizzly, Kodiak, Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Camel, Natural American Spirit, Newport, Vogue, Viceroy, Kool, Peter Stuyvesant, Craven A, State Express 555 and Shuang Xi brands.