British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BTI
  • Rev/Share 11.6834
  • Book/Share 22.5813
  • PB 1.495
  • Debt/Equity 0.7443
  • CurrentRatio 0.7626
  • ROIC 0.0235

 

  • MktCap 73538948278.6705
  • FreeCF/Share 4.2986
  • PFCF 7.7271
  • PE 24.19
  • Debt/Assets 0.3108
  • DivYield 0.0659
  • ROE 0.0591

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed BTI BofA Securities -- Buy -- -- April 30, 2025
Upgrade BTI UBS Neutral Buy -- -- Jan. 27, 2025
Downgrade BTI Morgan Stanley Overweight Underweight -- $33 Oct. 3, 2024

News

British American Tobacco Outshines Philip Morris As A Dividend Buy
BTI, PM
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Ongoing trade and macroeconomic uncertainties could create earnings headwinds for British American Tobacco and Philip Morris. The more uncertain the times are, the more I learned to emphasize return drivers that are lest subject to ambiguity. Dividend payouts are a much more accurate metric for PM and BTI's true economic earnings.

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Can British American Tobacco justify the bullishness of investors?
BTI
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) will publish a first-half trading update on Tuesday 3 June, with investors watching to see if recent momentum in the share price is warranted. The update is expected to provide commentary on trading and guidance reaffirmation, without a full set of financials.

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British American Tobacco (Malaysia): Vapor Business Exit Brings Both Positives And Negatives
BTI
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I have a mixed opinion of British American Tobacco (Malaysia)'s move to discontinue e-vapor sales. BATMF's renewed focus on analog cigarettes should stabilize profitability and support a high dividend payout. But the pivot away from vapes limits BATM's long-term growth potential and appeal to specific investors.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 218: $21,800 Allocated, $2,195.04 In Projected Dividends
BMY, BP, BTI, MO, PFE, SLG
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Earnings season saw strong reports from Microsoft, Apple, Meta, and Amazon, boosting the S&P 500 by 2.75% and the Nasdaq by 2.82%. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio gained 1.98% this week, with a total return of 23.42% and forward dividend income reaching $2,195.04. Added to positions in Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and BP, focusing on undervalued stocks with strong dividend yields and growth potential.

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1 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now as Trump's Tariff Storm Continues to Cast Shade on the Market
BTI
Published: May 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

It's been one month since President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, which featured a wave of tariff policies targeting just about every country around the world. During this time period, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each plummeted by as much as 11%.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 217: $21,700 Allocated, $2,179.74 In Projected Dividends
BTI, GOOGL, MO, PFE, SLG, STWD
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet's strong earnings and $75 billion capex reaffirmation set a bullish tone for big tech, boosting market confidence and economic outlook. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rose 2.46%, reaching a balance of $26,353.05, with a 21.44% return on invested capital and $2,179.74 in forward dividend income. Added to positions in Starwood Property Trust, Pfizer, and started a new position in Schlumberger, focusing on undervalued stocks with strong long-term potential.

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Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
BTI, O, PFE
Published: May 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Are you looking for more income from your portfolio? Even with bond yields still near multiyear highs, plenty of dividend stocks are worth considering.

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British American Tobacco: Accelerating NGP Growth Could Lead To A Re-Rating
BTI
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

British American Tobacco is poised for accelerating NGP growth with innovations like Velo Plus, Glo Hilo, and Vuse Ultra. Velo Plus, a synthetic nicotine pouch, is gaining traction in the US market, potentially driving significant growth in the modern oral segment. Glo Hilo and Vuse Ultra are set for global launches, promising accelerated growth in the years ahead.

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Miss Out On The Philip Morris Surge? British American Tobacco Offers A Compelling Opportunity
BTI, PM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Philip Morris's stock surged over 41.50% in 2025, driven by the success of its innovative nicotine pouch product, Zyn, which received FDA marketing approval. British American Tobacco's VELO Plus, a Zyn competitor, offers synthetic nicotine, improved pouches, and competitive pricing, capturing 5.4% market share within 12 weeks of launch. BAT trades at a lower valuation compared to Philip Morris and Altria, with a P/E ratio of 9.34x and a 7.05% dividend yield, making it an attractive buy.

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British American Tobacco: Lagging In Smoke-Free But Cheap Enough To Make Up For It
BTI
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The US nicotine market is rapidly shifting to non-combustible products, with Philip Morris leading through Zyn and British American Tobacco focusing on Velo and Vuse. BTI's US business is crucial, making up half of their global operating profits, while they face challenges from illicit vape products and a sputtering start in nicotine pouches. BAT's strong cash generation and dividend yield of 7% highlight its financial health, despite near-term revenue growth challenges and regulatory risks.

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If You Like Schwab's SCHD, You Can't Miss These Stocks With Even Higher Yields
BTI, PFE, VZ
Published: April 18, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) has a reputation for being the go-to choice for income-focused investors who want both quality and yield.

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Back Up The Truck With These 3 High-Yielding SWANs
BNS, BTI, O
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Investing in quality dividend-growth stocks like Realty Income, Scotiabank, and British American Tobacco provides reliable income and reduces the stress of market volatility. These stocks offer an average dividend yield of 6.4% with strong credit ratings, and are undervalued by 12% to 18% based on fair value estimates. Each company has a robust financial foundation with well-covered dividends and growth potential, aiming for mid-teens annual total returns through 2027.

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5 Tariff Sell-Off Casualties That Now Pay 7% and Higher Dividends
BEN, BTI, ET, LYB, PFE
Published: April 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.

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British American Tobacco: Flight To Dividend Asset
BTI
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

British American Tobacco p.l.c. is on the right track to achieve its operational goal. British American Tobacco's overall revenue decreased by 5.2% in 2024 compared to 2023, and it was 1.3% lower than the 2022 figures. Government regulations, legal battles, and trade war uncertainties will challenge British American Tobacco.

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Strategically Building A $100,000 Dividend Portfolio For Attractive Income And Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns
AAPL, AMZN, ARCC, BAC, BBSEY, BEP, BHP, BLK, BTI, CNQ, GOOG, GOOGL, HDV, JNJ, JPM, KO, LIN, MA, MAIN, MO, MSFT, NEE, NKE, O, PBR
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio focuses on financially healthy companies with strong balance sheets, aiming to generate sustainable dividend income and reduce portfolio volatility. Recent additions like Canadian Natural Resources and NextEra Energy enhance dividend growth potential and diversify sector allocation, reducing Financials Sector concentration. The portfolio boasts a Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.98% and a 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.82%, ensuring attractive income and growth.

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Can British American Tobacco's Non-Cigarette Ventures Sustain Its 7% Dividend Yield?
BTI
Published: March 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

When most investors take a glance at British American Tobacco's (BTI -0.28%) financials, the first thing they probably notice is the stock's huge 7.3% dividend yield. That yield is far higher than the 1.2% being offered by the average S&P 500 stock today, and it's a huge draw if you are trying to live off the income your portfolio generates.

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I've Been Bearish On British American Tobacco For Years But Now I'm Changing My Mind (Rating Upgrade)
BTI
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

BTI missed revenue estimates but is on the right track in transitioning away from combustibles at an accelerating clip. EBIT margins have improved due to higher profitability in new categories and cost savings, with further margin levers ahead in FY25 and over the next 5 years. Valuations are attractive, trading at a discount to peers, supported by rising earnings expectations.

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These 6 Ultra SWANs Are My Family's Financial Safety Net - They Could Be Yours As Well
AMZN, BAM, BTI, CTA, ENB, NVDA, O
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

My family's hedge fund, ZEUS LEGACY, has restructured its portfolio to focus on six Ultra SWANs that balance high yield, hyper-growth, and strong hedging strategies. A $1.3 million emergency asset sale was executed to create a fund to evacuate family members from Ukraine and cover major home repair emergencies. Despite selling non-core positions, the portfolio remains heavily invested in Nvidia, Simplify Managed Futures, Amazon, British American Tobacco, Enbridge, Realty Income, and Brookfield Asset.

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British American: Total Shareholder Yield Justifies Holding Despite Slow Growth
BTI
Published: February 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s Q4 and FY 2024 earnings report indicates slow growth ahead due to various headwinds. But its total shareholder yield still makes it a solid hold. The stock's current dividend yield is about 7.8%.

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2 Glorious Dividends To Retire In Style, Yields +7.5%
BTI, CSWC
Published: February 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Inflation erodes purchasing power, and retirees must maintain their lifestyle during their golden years. We emphasize deep diversification and reinvesting a portion of collected dividends to combat inflation and ensure growing income for a secure retirement. We discuss our top picks with up to 10% yields.

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British American Tobacco: The Non Combustible Shift Still Isn't Sparking
BTI
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I downgraded my rating for British American Tobacco from a strong buy to a hold due to the slower than expected shift from combustibles to non-combustibles products. Combustibles still account for 80% of BAT's revenue, and I foresee a significant decline in volumes over the next decade, putting the current high dividend yield at risk. An 8% yield keeps investors in, but 10 year (dividend adjusted) returns underperform the S&P500 and peers like Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco.

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Interest Rates Not Going Any Lower in 2025: Grab These High-Yield 7% Dividend All-Stars Now
BLMN, BTI, LYB, PAA
Published: February 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Nine months ago, Wall Street pundits were certain that four interest-rate cuts of 25 basis points each would occur in 2025.

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Why British American Tobacco Stock Plummeted Today
BTI
Published: February 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

British American Tobacco (BTI -7.32%) stock got hit with a big sell-off Thursday. The tobacco giant's share price closed out the day down 7.3%, despite gains of 1.04% for the S&P 500 index in the daily session.

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British American Tobacco tumbles 8% on mixed set of results
BTI
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) shares tumbled 8% despite seeming to be slightly better than expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. Revenue for the year was down 5.2% to £25.9 billion, driven by the sale of businesses in Russia and Belarus the year before and currency headwinds, while organic revenue was up 1.3%.

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Triple Crown Triumph: Three 6% Yielding Dividend Aristocrats For Turbulent Trade Times
BTI, ENB, O
Published: February 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Market timing is ineffective. A diversified, long-term investment strategy with asset allocation is crucial for consistent returns and peace of mind. Low-volatility, high-yield dividend aristocrats like Enbridge, British American Tobacco, and Realty Income offer stable 6.3% income and market-beating returns with a 39% downside in falling markets. Combining these three aristocrats results in a portfolio with low correlation, high returns, and 50% lower volatility than the S&P 500.

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About British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)

  • IPO Date 1980-04-14
  • Website https://www.bat.com
  • Industry Tobacco
  • CEO Mr. Tadeu Luiz Marroco
  • Employees 48989

British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. It offers vapour, heated, and modern oral nicotine products; combustible cigarettes; and traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff. The company provides its products under the Vuse, glo, Velo, Grizzly, Kodiak, Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, Newport, Natural American Spirit, and Camel brands. The company distributes its products to retail outlets. British American Tobacco p.l.c. was founded in 1902 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.