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Crypto Millionaire Predicts 8,788% Gains For THIS (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free BATS Stock Alerts GBX 2,406 +17.00 (+0.71%) (As of 03/28/2024 07:39 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,384.50▼ 2,41250-Day Range 2,286.50▼ 2,48452-Week Range 2,233▼ 3,022.20Volume2.87 million shsAverage Volume4.55 million shsMarket Capitalization£53.65 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield9.81%Price TargetGBX 3,433.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get British American Tobacco alerts: Email Address British American Tobacco MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside42.7% UpsideGBX 3,433.33 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.00Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.31Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£9.92 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.1.62 out of 5 stars 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBritish 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 3,433.33, British American Tobacco has a forecasted upside of 42.7% from its current price of GBX 2,406.Amount of Analyst CoverageBritish American Tobacco has received no research coverage 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 9.91%, 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. 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBritish American Tobacco has a news sentiment score of 0.31. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for British American Tobacco this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest8 people have searched for BATS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added British American Tobacco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 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 £99,211.73 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders10.42% 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 Institutions43.13% 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 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of British American Tobacco is -371.87, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of British American Tobacco is -371.87, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBritish 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 RatioBritish American Tobacco has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading AcademyDid you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:Click Here To Get Your Free Copy 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.Read More BATS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BATS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LON:BATS) Insider Buys 6 Shares of StockMarch 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBritish American Tobacco p.l.c.: BAT’s Strategy to Diversify Into Nicotine Categories Lacks FocusMarch 29, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:March 24, 2024 | fool.comForget Buying a Rental Property: Investing $50,000 in These Ultra-High Dividend Yield Stocks Could Make You $4,500 in Passive IncomeMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco Initiates £1.6 Billion Share Buyback ProgrammeMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco kicks off buyback as company looks to boost flagging share priceMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comBAT Starts $2 Billion Buyback Following Its ITC Stake SaleMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco boss says no to ditching London listingMarch 29, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:March 17, 2024 | ft.comBAT chief rules out listing move from London to New York as ‘distraction’March 15, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco Completes Block Trade of ITC Limited Shares, Plans Share BuybackMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comITC's top shareholder BAT to sell 3.5% stake for $2 billionMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco sells 3.5 pc stake in ITC for Rs 17,485 croreMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco sells 3.5% stake in ITC for Rs 17,485 cr, offloads 43.68 cr equity sharesMarch 13, 2024 | reuters.comIndia's ITC settles higher as BAT's $2 bln share sale sails throughMarch 13, 2024 | morningstar.comBritish American Tobacco Sells ITC Shares for $2.02 Billion, Aims to Use Funds for BuybacksMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comBritish American Tobacco gearing up to launch ITC selldown as soon as this WeekMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBooks Close for BAT’s Over $2.0 Billion Stake Sale in Indian ConglomerateMarch 12, 2024 | marketwatch.comBritish American Tobacco to Sell Down ITC Stake, Use Funds for BuybacksMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comBAT To Reduce Stake In ITC Through $2.1 Billion Block Deal, Shareholding To Drop To...March 12, 2024 | msn.comITC's Largest Shareholder British American Tobacco Likely To Sell Stake. Check DetailsMarch 12, 2024 | reuters.comBAT to buy back $895 mln worth of shares in 2024 after ITC share saleMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBAT to Start Buyback After Selling Up to $2.1 Billion of ITCMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comITC shares in focus as BAT likely to sell small stake in cigarette maker this weekMarch 11, 2024 | bloomberg.comBAT Said Preparing to Launch ITC Selldown as Soon as This WeekMarch 11, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comBAT mulls sale of 'small part' of stake in India's ITCMarch 6, 2024 | ft.comBritish American Tobacco chief embraces new UK vape taxSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend12/21/2023Dividend Payable2/01/2024Today3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Tobacco Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:BATS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bat.com Phone+44-20-78452000FaxN/AEmployees46,725Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 3,433.33 High Stock Price TargetGBX 4,100 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,700 Potential Upside/Downside+42.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (6.47) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio6.69 P/E Growth3.12Net Income£-14,410,000,000.00 Net Margins-52.66% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-22.06% Return on Assets5.80% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio75.41 Current Ratio0.90 Quick Ratio0.47 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£27.28 billion Price / Sales1.97 Cash FlowGBX 129.10 per share Price / Cash Flow18.64 Book ValueGBX 2,281 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,230,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£53.65 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.24 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Tadeu Luiz Marroco (Age 58)CEO, Member of Management Board & Executive Director Comp: $3.22MMr. 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 More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsImperial BrandsLON:IMBDiageoLON:DGEReckitt Benckiser GroupLON:RKTTescoLON:TSCOAssociated British FoodsLON:ABFView All CompetitorsInsidersTadeu MarrocoBought 6 shares on 3/6/2024Total: £13,758.00 ($2,293.00/share)Karen GuerraBought 4,150 shares on 2/21/2024Total: £9.88 M ($2,380.00/share)Tadeu MarrocoBought 7 shares on 2/7/2024Total: £16,387.00 ($2,341.00/share)Tadeu MarrocoBought 6 shares on 1/3/2024Total: £14,028.00 ($2,338.00/share)Tadeu MarrocoBought 7 shares on 12/6/2023Total: £16,163.00 ($2,309.00/share)View All Insider Transactions 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 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 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 equities research analysts have issued 12 month 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 anticipate the company's stock 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. 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 beginning of the year. Since then, BATS shares have increased by 4.8% and is now trading at GBX 2,406. 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. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 26th will be given a dividend of GBX 58.88 per share on Friday, November 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 2.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 26th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 57.72. The official announcement can be accessed 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 9.91%. 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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