Should I buy or sell British American Tobacco stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" BATS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BATS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BATS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is British American Tobacco's stock price target for 2024?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for British American Tobacco's shares. Their BATS share price targets range from GBX 2,700 to GBX 4,100. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,433.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.2% 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 2024?

British American Tobacco's stock was trading at GBX 2,295.50 at the start of the year. Since then, BATS shares have decreased by 1.1% and is now trading at GBX 2,270. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does British American Tobacco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for British American Tobacco?

British American Tobacco announced a dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 26th will be given a dividend of GBX 58.88 per share on Friday, November 1st. This represents a yield of 2.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 26th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 57.72. The official announcement can be seen 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 236 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 10.21%. BATS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. 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) .

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 .

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British American Tobacco (BATS) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 2,269

-18.00 (-0.79%)

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Today's Range: 2,260
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2,279.89
50-Day Range: 2,286.50
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2,484
52-Week Range: 2,233
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3,022.20

Volume: 575,873 shs
Average Volume: 4.67 million shs
Market Capitalization: £50.60 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 10.40%
Price Target: GBX 3,433.33

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British American Tobacco MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 51.2% Upside
GBX 3,433.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -4.00
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.77
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£9.92 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.30 out of 5 stars

3.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
British American Tobacco has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
British American Tobacco has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for BATS.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
British American Tobacco is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 10.21%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
British American Tobacco does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
British 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for British American Tobacco is -4.00.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
British American Tobacco has a news sentiment score of 0.77. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.31 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for British American Tobacco this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
13 people have searched for BATS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 3 people have added British American Tobacco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, British American Tobacco insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £99,239.52 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
10.49% of the stock of British American Tobacco is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
43.15% 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.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of British American Tobacco is -350.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of British American Tobacco is -350.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
British American Tobacco has a PEG Ratio of 3.12. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
British American Tobacco has a P/B Ratio of 1.00. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About British American Tobacco Stock (LON:BATS)

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. It also distributes its products to retail outlets. British American Tobacco p.l.c. was founded in 1902 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

BATS Stock Price History

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BATS Stock News Headlines

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British American Tobacco Publishes Final Terms for pound 900 Million Notes Due 2032

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British American Tobacco Executives Participate in Share Reward Scheme

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British American Tobacco Executives Report Share Transactions Under Restricted Plan

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British American Tobacco Executives Manage Share Holdings Post Deferred Share Bonus Scheme Vesting

April 6, 2024 | msn.com

British American Tobacco Advances Share Buyback Program, Purchases 300,000 Shares

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British American Tobacco Awards Shares to Top Executives

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British American Tobacco Announces Board Change Ahead of AGM

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British American Tobacco Announces Share Buyback and Cancellation

April 2, 2024 | msn.com

British American Tobacco Publishes Supplementary Prospectus for Euro Medium Term Note Programme

March 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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British American Tobacco Initiates £1.6 Billion Share Buyback Programme

March 18, 2024 | msn.com

British American Tobacco kicks off buyback as company looks to boost flagging share price

March 18, 2024 | msn.com

BAT Starts $2 Billion Buyback Following Its ITC Stake Sale

March 17, 2024 | msn.com

British American Tobacco boss says no to ditching London listing

March 17, 2024 | ft.com

BAT chief rules out listing move from London to New York as ‘distraction’

March 15, 2024 | msn.com

British American Tobacco Completes Block Trade of ITC Limited Shares, Plans Share Buyback

March 14, 2024 | msn.com

ITC's top shareholder BAT to sell 3.5% stake for $2 billion

March 13, 2024 | msn.com

British American Tobacco sells 3.5 pc stake in ITC for Rs 17,485 crore

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Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend: 12/21/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/01/2024
Today: 4/15/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Tobacco
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:BATS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.bat.com
Phone: +44-20-78452000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 46,725
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 3,433.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 4,100
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,700
Potential Upside/Downside: +50.1%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (6.47)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 6.48
P/E Growth: 3.12
Net Income: £-14,410,000,000.00
Net Margins: -52.66%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -22.06%
Return on Assets: 5.80%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 75.41
Current Ratio: 0.90
Quick Ratio: 0.47

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £27.28 billion
Price / Sales: 1.87
Cash Flow: GBX 122.72 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 18.64
Book Value: GBX 2,281 per share
Price / Book: 1.00

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,230,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £51.00 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.25

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Key Executives

Mr. Tadeu Luiz Marroco (Age 58)
CEO, Member of Management Board & Executive Director
Comp: $3.22M
Mr. Syed Javed Iqbal (Age 51)
Interim Group Finance Dire, Dire of Digital & Information and Member of Management Board
Mr. David Waterfield (Age 51)
Member of Management Board
Mr. Kingsley Wheaton (Age 51)
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer and Member of Management Board
Mr. Johan Vandermeulen (Age 56)
COO & Member of Management Board
Mr. Jerome B. Abelman (Age 60)
Director of Legal, General Counsel & Member of Management Board
Mr. Paul McCrory (Age 52)
Director of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs and Member of Management Board
Mr. James Barrett (Age 49)
Director of Business Development & Member of Management Board
Mr. Luciano Comin (Age 53)
Marketing Director of Combustibles & New Categories and Member of Management Board
Mr. Mihovil Dijanosic (Age 51)
Regional Director of Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Member of Management Board

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Should I Buy British American Tobacco Stock? BATS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in British American Tobacco p.l.c.:

British American Tobacco offers a diverse range of tobacco and nicotine products, including modern oral nicotine products and traditional oral products, catering to a wide consumer base.
The company has a strong presence globally, distributing its products under well-known brands like Vuse, glo, and Dunhill, providing stability and brand recognition.
British American Tobacco's stock price has shown resilience and potential for growth, making it an attractive investment opportunity for those seeking capital appreciation.
The company's focus on innovation, such as offering vapour and heated products, demonstrates adaptability to changing consumer preferences and regulatory environments.
British American Tobacco's long-standing history since 1902 and its base in London, a major financial hub, reflect stability and credibility in the market.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in British American Tobacco p.l.c. for these reasons:

The tobacco industry faces increasing regulatory challenges globally, which could impact British American Tobacco's operations and profitability.
Concerns over the long-term health implications of tobacco products may lead to shifting consumer preferences away from traditional tobacco offerings.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates can affect British American Tobacco's financial performance, especially in regions where it operates and sells its products.
Environmental and social responsibility issues related to tobacco production and consumption could pose reputational risks for the company, impacting investor sentiment.
Investors need to consider the ethical implications of investing in a tobacco company, as some may have concerns about supporting an industry linked to health issues.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these British American Tobacco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BATS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell British American Tobacco stock right now?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" BATS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BATS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View BATS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is British American Tobacco's stock price target for 2024?: 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for British American Tobacco's shares. Their BATS share price targets range from GBX 2,700 to GBX 4,100. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,433.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.2% 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 2024?: British American Tobacco's stock was trading at GBX 2,295.50 at the start of the year. Since then, BATS shares have decreased by 1.1% and is now trading at GBX 2,270.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does British American Tobacco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for British American Tobacco?: British American Tobacco announced a dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 26th will be given a dividend of GBX 58.88 per share on Friday, November 1st. This represents a yield of 2.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 26th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 57.72. The official announcement can be seen 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 236 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 10.21%. BATS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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).
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.

This page (LON:BATS) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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British American Tobacco (BATS) Share Price, News & Analysis

British American Tobacco MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About British American Tobacco Stock (LON:BATS)

BATS Stock Price History

BATS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy British American Tobacco Stock? BATS Pros and Cons Explained

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BATS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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