British American Tobacco (BTI) News Today

StockNews.com raised shares of British American Tobacco from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Friday.

Capital International Investors decreased its position in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 7.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 19,

British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) Sets New 1-Year High at $34.84

O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 33.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 233,986 shares of the company's stock a

Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its stake in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 25.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 487,983 shares of the company's stock after buying

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QRG Capital Management Inc. decreased its position in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 14.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 108,557 shares of the company's stoc

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 10,400,000 shares, a growth of 49.6% from the June 15th total of 6,950,000 shares. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 4,350,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.4 days.

ORG Partners LLC acquired a new position in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 24,108 shares of the company'

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,950,000 shares, an increase of 101.4% from the May 31st total of 3,450,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,410,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Approximately 0.3% of the company's stock are short sold.

Hennessy Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 24.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 172,300 shares of the company's stock after acquiring

Gateway Investment Advisers LLC reduced its stake in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 61.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 67,498 shares of the company's stock after selling 109,851 shares during the quarter. Gat

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 20.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 97,457 shares of the company's stock a

Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky lowered its position in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 31.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 138,920 shares of the company's stoc

Virtu Financial LLC grew its stake in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI - Free Report) by 275.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 163,280 shares of the company's stock after acquiring