British American Tobacco
BTI
Market cap $95.5B

43.55 USD

+0.69

1.61%

At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

43.80

+0.25

0.57%

1 day

1.61%

5 days

2.47%

1 month

5.27%

3 months

9.75%

6 months

26.75%

Year to date

19.18%

1 year

48.03%

5 years

14.15%

10 years

-20.90%

About: The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 505 billion cigarettes in 2024. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the us. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 25.5% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.

Employees: 48,989

Consumer Staples Tobacco

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Funds holding %

of 7,425 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

31% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q3] → 17 (+4) [Q4]

24% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 93 | Existing positions closed: 75

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.76B [Q3] → $7.12B (+$365M) [Q4]

7% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 222 | Existing positions reduced: 207

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 604 [Q3] → 607 (+3) [Q4]

0.27% more ownership

Funds ownership: 8.29% [Q3] → 8.56% (+0.27%) [Q4]

42% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $155M | Put options by funds: $269M

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BTI.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 23 articles about BTI published over the past 30 days

Investors Business Daily

Defensive Dividend Stock Reinstated With Buy Rating As Big Tobacco Gets A Fresh Start

Dividend stock British American Tobacco was reinstated with a buy rating prior to Wednesday's stock market trade.

Defensive Dividend Stock Reinstated With Buy Rating As Big Tobacco Gets A Fresh Start

British American Tobacco: Accelerating NGP Growth Could Lead To A Re-Rating

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.

British American Tobacco: Accelerating NGP Growth Could Lead To A Re-Rating

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Miss Out On The Philip Morris Surge? British American Tobacco Offers A Compelling Opportunity

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.

Miss Out On The Philip Morris Surge? British American Tobacco Offers A Compelling Opportunity

British American Tobacco: Lagging In Smoke-Free But Cheap Enough To Make Up For It

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.

British American Tobacco: Lagging In Smoke-Free But Cheap Enough To Make Up For It

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