LON:BATS British American Tobacco - BATS Share Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding British American Tobacco p.l.c. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. GBX 2,873 +49.50 (+1.75%) (As of 03/24/2023 04:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,825▼ 2,88450-Day Range 2,823.50▼ 3,216.5052-Week Range 2,823.50▼ 3,645Volume2.72 million shsAverage Volume3.26 million shsMarket Capitalization£64.36 billionP/E Ratio973.90Dividend Yield8.04%Price TargetGBX 3,788 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainability British American Tobacco MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.8% UpsideGBX 3,788 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.00Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.07Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£11.37 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.83 out of 5 stars 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBritish American Tobacco has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 3,788, British American Tobacco has a forecasted upside of 31.8% from its current price of GBX 2,873.Amount of Analyst CoverageBritish American Tobacco has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for BATS. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBritish American Tobacco is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.78%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBritish American Tobacco does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of British American Tobacco is 7,830.51%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBritish American Tobacco has received a -419.63% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of British American Tobacco in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Cigarettes", "E-cigarettes", and "Snus" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for British American Tobacco is -4.00. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBritish American Tobacco has a news sentiment score of -0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for British American Tobacco this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 18 people have searched for BATS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -44% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added British American Tobacco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, British American Tobacco insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £113,688.31 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.96% of the stock of British American Tobacco is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions50.41% of the stock of British American Tobacco is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of British American Tobacco is 973.90, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.30.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of British American Tobacco is 973.90, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 248.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBritish American Tobacco has a PEG Ratio of 4.78. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBritish American Tobacco has a P/B Ratio of 0.85. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) StockBritish American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers worldwide. It offers vapour, tobacco heating, and modern oral nicotine products; combustible products; and traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff. The company offers its products under the Kent, Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Camel, Newport, Natural American Spirit, being Vapour, THP, and Modern Oral brands. It distributes its products to retail outlets. British American Tobacco p.l.c. was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive BATS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for British American Tobacco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BATS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2023 | marketwatch.comBritish American Tobacco rises Thursday, still underperforms marketMarch 16, 2023 | msn.comFresh blow for the City as British American Tobacco is urged to ditch London listing for New YorkMarch 24, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)The gold catalyst we’ve waited forIf you thought the SVB meltdown was bad… watch out. Because even bigger red flag just appeared. This signal proves that a recession is likely right around the corner. It will take most by surprise. Stocks will crash. Millions will go jobless, and lose their homes. But there is ONE important step you should take today to make sure you come out the other side OK. March 16, 2023 | reuters.comBritish American Tobacco urged to move London listing to New York- FTMarch 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s (LON:BATS) Recent Performance Underpinned By Weak Financials?March 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBritish American Tobacco (LON:BATS) Cut to "Neutral" at JPMorgan Chase & Co.March 8, 2023 | msn.comRecession? Two British Stocks for Strong DefenceMarch 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe environmental cost of single-use vapesMarch 24, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)The "King Of Quants" sees 10X potential...Eric Fry believes he just discovered America's next "Wealth Supercluster" and it's forming in the place you'd least expect. Investors are already flocking there for a chance at 1,000%+ returns. Here's how you could join them before it's too late...February 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's an Absolutely Brilliant Stock to Buy With Less Than $50February 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Supreme Court snuffs company challenge to Los Angeles flavored-tobacco banFebruary 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIndependent Non-Executive Director Karen Guerra Just Bought 41% More Shares In British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LON:BATS)February 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBritish American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com12 Most Undervalued Retail Stocks To Buy According To Hedge FundsFebruary 9, 2023 | ft.comBritish American Tobacco chief warns Russia exit could drag into 2024February 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comBritish American Tobacco PLC FY EPS GBP2.919February 9, 2023 | msn.comThousands of jobs to go at tobacco firm BAT as focus turns to vapesFebruary 9, 2023 | msn.comThe British American Tobacco dividend is up 6%. Time to buy?February 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBritish American Tobacco expects to sell Russian business in 2023January 31, 2023 | msn.comIs the 7%+ British American Tobacco dividend yield safe?January 25, 2023 | marketwatch.comBritish American Tobacco falls Wednesday, underperforms marketJanuary 24, 2023 | marketwatch.comBritish American Tobacco falls Tuesday, underperforms marketJanuary 17, 2023 | msn.comBAT South Africa confirms retrenchment process, blames ban and illicit tobacco tradeJanuary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe past five years for British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:BAT) investors has not been profitableJanuary 16, 2023 | reuters.comBritish American Tobacco South Africa proposes restructuring, 200 jobs at riskDecember 28, 2022 | msn.comBAT Bangladesh keeps topping NBR honours chartDecember 26, 2022 | msn.comNEPC recognises BAT for non-oil export promotionSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive BATS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for British American Tobacco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BATS Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/2 Dividend12/22/2022Dividend Payable2/02/2023Today3/24/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Tobacco Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Defensive Current SymbolLON:BATS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bat.com Phone+44-20-78452000FaxN/AEmployees54,365Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 3,788 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 4,100 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 3,100 Forecasted Upside/Downside+31.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 2.95 Trailing P/E Ratio973.90 Forward P/E Ratio7.29 P/E Growth4.78Net Income£6.62 billion Net Margins24.10% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.57% Return on Assets5.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio56.98 Current Ratio0.86 Quick Ratio0.47 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£27.66 billion Price / Sales2.33 Cash FlowGBX 154.16 per share Price / Cash Flow18.64 Book ValueGBX 3,380 per share Price / Book0.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,240,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£64.36 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.34 Key ExecutivesMr. Jack Marie Henry David Bowles (Age 59)CEO, Member of Management Board & Director Comp: $4.66MMr. Tadeu Luiz Marroco (Age 57)Fin. & Transformation Director, Member of Management Board and Exec. Director Comp: $2.33MMr. Kingsley Wheaton (Age 50)Chief Growth Officer & Member of Management Board Mr. Johan Vandermeulen (Age 55)Regional Director of Europe & Member of Management Board Dr. David O'Reilly (Age 57)Director of Research & Science and Member of Management Board Mr. Jerome B. Abelman (Age 59)Director of Legal & External Affairs, Gen. Counsel and Member of Management Board Mr. Luciano Comin (Age 53)Regional Director for Americas & Sub-Saharan Africa and Member of Management Board Mr. Paul Lageweg (Age 53)Director of New Categories & Member of Management Board Mr. Guy Meldrum (Age 51)Member of Management Board Ms. Hae In Kim (Age 49)Director of Talent, Culture & Inclusion and Member of Management Board More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsImperial BrandsLON:IMBDiageoLON:DGEReckitt Benckiser GroupLON:RKTUnileverLON:ULVRTescoLON:TSCOView All CompetitorsInsidersTadeu MarrocoBought 5 shares on 3/1/2023Total: £15,715.00 ($3,143.00/share)Susan Jane FarrBought 392 shares on 2/22/2023Total: £1.24 M ($3,170.00/share)Karen GuerraBought 3,300 shares on 2/10/2023Total: £10.08 M ($3,055.00/share)Tadeu MarrocoBought 5 shares on 2/1/2023Total: £15,560.00 ($3,112.00/share)Tadeu MarrocoBought 4 shares on 1/4/2023Total: £13,416.00 ($3,354.00/share)View All Insider Transactions BATS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell British American Tobacco stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BATS shares. View BATS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is British American Tobacco's stock price forecast for 2023? 6 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for British American Tobacco's shares. Their BATS share price forecasts range from GBX 3,100 to GBX 4,100. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,788 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BATS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BATS shares performed in 2023? British American Tobacco's stock was trading at GBX 3,281.50 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, BATS stock has decreased by 12.4% and is now trading at GBX 2,874.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does British American Tobacco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for British American Tobacco? British American Tobacco declared a dividend on Thursday, February 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 28th will be paid a dividend of GBX 57.72 per share on Friday, November 3rd. This represents a yield of 1.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 28th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 54.45. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for BATS. Is British American Tobacco a good dividend stock? British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 231 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.78%. BATS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 7,830.51%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BATS. What other stocks do shareholders of British American Tobacco own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other British American Tobacco investors own include British American Tobacco (BTI), Ra International Group (RAI), Imperial Brands (IMB), BP (BP), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Glencore (GLEN), Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB), AstraZeneca (AZN), GSK (GSK) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB). What is British American Tobacco's stock symbol? British American Tobacco trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "BATS." How do I buy shares of British American Tobacco? Shares of BATS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is British American Tobacco's stock price today? One share of BATS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 2,874.50. How much money does British American Tobacco make? British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) has a market capitalization of £64.39 billion and generates £27.66 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £6.62 billion in net income (profit) each year or GBX 2.95 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does British American Tobacco have? The company employs 54,365 workers across the globe. How can I contact British American Tobacco? British American Tobacco's mailing address is Globe House, 4 Temple Place, LONDON, WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.bat.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-78452000. This page (LON:BATS) was last updated on 3/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. See what's happening in the market right now with MarketBeat's real-time news feed. Export data to Excel for your own analysis. 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