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BAT stock price today: British American Tobacco shares edge higher as buyback ticks on

BAT stock price today: British American Tobacco shares edge higher as buyback ticks on

BAT shares edged up 0.1% to 4,600 pence in early London trading after the company reported a small share buyback. Investors await a key U.S. vape import ruling in March and the next dividend, set to go ex-dividend on March 26. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with some citing slow growth in newer products. BAT reaffirmed its 2026 outlook but warned of possible job cuts from an AI-led restructuring.
24 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price rises early as BAT reiterates 2026 outlook and keeps buyback running

British American Tobacco share price rises early as BAT reiterates 2026 outlook and keeps buyback running

British American Tobacco shares rose 1% to 4,389 pence in early London trading after the company reiterated it expects 2026 results at the lower end of guidance. BAT bought and plans to cancel nearly 99,000 shares as part of its ongoing buyback. The company highlighted growth in nicotine pouches and reaffirmed its push toward smokeless products. The FTSE 100 index was down 0.4% at the time.
19 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price: BAT set for spotlight after AI job-cut warning and 2026 buyback plan

British American Tobacco share price: BAT set for spotlight after AI job-cut warning and 2026 buyback plan

BAT shares closed down 0.5% at 4,404p Thursday after the company warned an AI-led productivity drive could mean job cuts. Full-year revenue fell 1% to £25.61 billion, while adjusted profit from operations rose 2.3% to £11.28 billion. BAT raised its dividend 2% and announced a £1.3 billion buyback for 2026. The company said U.S. action on illicit vapes could cut unregulated market share by a third.
13 February 2026
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BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.
8 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price dips as buyback keeps ticking and Feb 12 results loom

British American Tobacco share price dips as buyback keeps ticking and Feb 12 results loom

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.2% to 4,548 pence in early London trading Friday after announcing further share buybacks for cancellation. The company repurchased 121,668 shares on Feb. 5 and 136,167 shares on Feb. 4. Investors await BAT’s Feb. 12 results for signals on 2026 guidance and cash returns. Imperial Brands also fell about 0.5%.
6 February 2026
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British American Tobacco stock slips as Capital Group trims stake; buyback filing keeps BAT share price in focus

British American Tobacco stock slips as Capital Group trims stake; buyback filing keeps BAT share price in focus

British American Tobacco shares dipped 0.2% to 4,299p after The Capital Group Companies trimmed its voting stake to 18.87%. BAT bought back 101,395 shares on Jan. 23, planning to cancel them, leaving 2.18 billion shares outstanding. The company maintains a £1.3 billion buyback plan for 2026 amid subdued growth forecasts and regulatory pressures. Earnings are due Feb. 12.
27 January 2026
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BAT share price rises after buyback update — what’s next for British American Tobacco stock?

BAT share price rises after buyback update — what’s next for British American Tobacco stock?

British American Tobacco shares rose 1.9% to 4,327 pence in London after the company bought back 161,326 shares on Jan. 21, planning to cancel them. The buyback comes as BAT faces tighter U.S. vape regulation and prepares to report 2025 results on Feb. 12. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, partly due to tobacco prices. BAT recently paused a U.S. vape pilot amid increased FDA scrutiny.
22 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.1% to 4,336.5 pence in early London trading after announcing a new buyback and plans to close its South African cigarette factory by end-2026. The Heidelberg closure threatens about 230 jobs as illicit cigarettes now dominate 75% of the local market. BAT bought 100,090 shares on Jan. 15 for cancellation. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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  • Australian Shares Dip as US-Iran Truce Wavers, Oil Prices Bounce
    April 8, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Australian shares stumbled Thursday, with the S&P/ASX200 edging down 0.04% to 8,947.9, following Wednesday's best session in a year. Market sentiment cooled amid fading hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire, as the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz reportedly closed again, a claim denied by the White House. Energy stocks rebounded 2.3%, led by Woodside's 3.3% gain, tracking rising oil prices. However, the raw materials sector retreated 0.9%, with major miners BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shedding gains. Copper miner Sandfire Resources dropped almost 4% after a production downgrade. Packaging firm Orora slumped over 17% due to Middle East conflict disruptions. Banking stocks offered support, with NAB and other lenders advancing, lifting the financial sector by 0.7%. Market caution persists amid ongoing regional tensions.

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8 April 2026
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Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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