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

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$56.89
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Profit since last BUY50.26%
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BUY since 149 days
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08/29/2025: BTI (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 149 days. Profits (50.26%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $55.5

1 Year Target Price $55.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$55.5 Target price
52w Low $32.36
Current$56.89
52w High $59.29

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 18.77%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 125.49B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 30.26
1Y Target Price 55.5
Price to earnings Ratio 30.26
1Y Target Price 55.5
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 0.15
52 Weeks Range 32.36 - 59.29
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 32.36 - 59.29
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.51%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.88

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-31
When -
Estimate 2.24
Actual 2.15

Profitability

Profit Margin 12.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) 42.04%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.59%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE 30.26
Forward PE 11.89
Enterprise Value 163164973545
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.9
Enterprise Value 163164973545
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.9
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14
Shares Outstanding 2183620096
Shares Floating 1813538460
Shares Outstanding 2183620096
Shares Floating 1813538460
Percent Insiders 5.28
Percent Institutions 12.94

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British American Tobacco p.l.c.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

British American Tobacco (BAT) was formed in 1902 as a joint venture between the UK's Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company. It has grown through acquisitions and expansion into a global tobacco and nicotine products company.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Combustibles: Traditional cigarettes and tobacco heating products (THP). Generate the largest portion of revenue.
  • New Categories: Vapor products (e-cigarettes), modern oral nicotine pouches, and traditional oral products (snus). Focus on growing reduced-risk products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company operates under a board of directors, with key roles including the CEO and CFO. Its organizational structure is divided by geographic regions and product categories.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Dunhill: Premium cigarette brand; market share varies by region. Competitors include Marlboro (PM), Camel (MO).
  • Lucky Strike: Global cigarette brand. Competitors include Newport (MO), Pall Mall (BTI).
  • Vuse: Vapor product; holds significant market share in the US and other countries. Competitors include Juul (Altria), NJOY (Japan Tobacco).
  • VELO: Modern oral nicotine pouches, available in several flavors and strengths; rapidly gaining market share. Competitors include Zyn (Swedish Match- now owned by PM).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The tobacco industry faces declining cigarette volumes, increased regulation, and growing demand for reduced-risk alternatives. Focus is on product innovation and harm reduction.

Positioning

BAT is a leading global tobacco company with a strong presence in both traditional combustibles and new category products. It aims to lead in the 'potentially reduced-risk' products category.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global tobacco and nicotine market is estimated at over $800 billion. BAT aims to capture a significant share of the growing reduced-risk products segment of this TAM.

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Strengths

  • Global brand portfolio
  • Strong distribution network
  • Growing new categories business
  • Significant R&D investment
  • High cash flow generation

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on declining cigarette market
  • Exposure to litigation and regulation
  • Negative public perception
  • High debt levels
  • Currency fluctuation risks

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Expansion of new categories portfolio
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Increased focus on harm reduction
  • Development of novel nicotine delivery systems

Threats

  • Increasing regulation of tobacco and nicotine products
  • Rising excise taxes
  • Growing anti-smoking campaigns
  • Illicit trade
  • Health concerns related to vaping

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Philip Morris International (PM)
  • Altria Group (MO)
  • Imperial Brands (IMBBY)

Competitive Landscape

BAT competes with other major tobacco companies on brand recognition, product innovation, and distribution reach. Its new categories business is a key differentiator.

Major Acquisitions

Reynolds American Inc.

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 49400
  • Strategic Rationale: Consolidated BAT's position in the US market and provided access to key brands like Newport and Camel.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: BAT's historical growth has been driven by cigarette sales and acquisitions. However, growth is now shifting towards new category products.

Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth driven by new categories, with earnings potentially benefiting from cost savings and reduced debt.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investing in new product development, expanding distribution channels, and focusing on sustainability.

Summary

British American Tobacco is a strong global player in the tobacco industry, with a robust traditional business and a growing presence in new categories. The company faces challenges from increasing regulation and declining cigarette volumes, but its investment in reduced-risk products offers growth potential. Maintaining profitability amidst these changes is critical to the future of British American Tobacco. The company needs to watch out for regulation.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry analysis
  • Financial news sources

Disclaimers:

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About British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 1980-04-14
CEO, Member of Management Board & Executive Director Mr. Tadeu Luiz Marroco
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Tobacco
Full time employees 48989
Full time 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.