Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 6,199 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $256,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of BTI. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton raised 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 in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco by 100.0% in the 1st quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 610 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 305 shares in the last quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of British American Tobacco in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. raised its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco by 78.5% in the 1st quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 632 shares of the company's stock worth $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% in the 1st quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 644 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 480 shares in the last quarter. 16.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
British American Tobacco Stock Up 2.2%
BTI traded up $1.19 on Monday, reaching $55.54. 6,574,502 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,245,122. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $49.14 and its 200-day moving average price is $43.76. British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a 52-week low of $34.12 and a 52-week high of $55.95. The company has a market cap of $114.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.40, a PEG ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.87 and a quick ratio of 0.55.
British American Tobacco Cuts Dividend
The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 30th will be given a $0.7391 dividend. This represents a yield of 599.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 27th. British American Tobacco's payout ratio is currently 60.78%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts recently commented on BTI shares. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on shares of British American Tobacco in a report on Wednesday, July 9th. They issued a "buy" rating on the stock. Bank of America started coverage on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. They issued a "buy" rating on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of British American Tobacco from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, July 26th. Finally, Barclays reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Friday, June 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has assigned a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $33.00.
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British American Tobacco Company Profile
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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.
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