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LON:BATS

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

GBX 2,406
+17.00 (+0.71%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
2,384.50
2,412
50-Day Range
2,286.50
2,484
52-Week Range
2,233
3,022.20
Volume
2.87 million shs
Average Volume
4.53 million shs
Market Capitalization
£53.65 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.81%
Price Target
GBX 3,433.33

British American Tobacco MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
42.7% 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
0.30mentions of British American Tobacco in the last 14 days
Based on 2 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.

1.45 out of 5 stars

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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

BATS Stock News Headlines

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Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend
12/21/2023
Dividend Payable
2/01/2024
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Tobacco
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
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
+42.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£-14,410,000,000.00
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£27.28 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 129.10 per share
Book Value
GBX 2,281 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,230,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£53.65 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.24
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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

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, which cater to a wide consumer base.
  • The company has a strong presence globally, providing stability and potential growth opportunities in various markets.
  • British American Tobacco's portfolio includes well-known brands like Dunhill, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, which have established customer loyalty.
  • Investors may find the current stock price of British American Tobacco p.l.c. attractive for potential value and growth.
  • The company's distribution network to retail outlets enhances its market reach and accessibility to consumers.

Cons

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

  • The tobacco industry faces increasing regulatory challenges and public health concerns, which could impact future sales and profitability.
  • Changing consumer preferences towards healthier lifestyles may lead to a decline in demand for traditional tobacco products.
  • Legal risks associated with tobacco-related litigation and potential settlements could pose financial burdens on the company.
  • Currency exchange rate fluctuations may affect British American Tobacco's international operations and financial performance.
  • Environmental and social responsibility issues related to tobacco production could lead to reputational risks for the company.
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, March 27, 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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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.
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What is British American Tobacco's stock price target for 2024?

3 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for British American Tobacco's stock. Their BATS share price targets range from GBX 2,700 to GBX 4,100. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 3,433.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 42.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have BATS shares performed in 2024?

British American Tobacco's stock was trading at GBX 2,295.50 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BATS shares have increased by 4.8% and is now trading at GBX 2,406.
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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 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 26th will be paid a dividend of GBX 58.88 per share on Friday, November 1st. This represents a yield of 2.54%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 26th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 57.72. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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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 9.91%. BATS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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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.
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This page (LON:BATS) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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