LSE:BATS.L News 16 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.1% at 4,376p in London on Friday after a U.S. lawsuit accused the company of aiding North Korea in funding terrorist attacks. BAT declined to comment on the legal claims. The Bank of England announces its rate decision Feb. 5, with BAT’s annual results due Feb. 12.

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.2% to 4,335 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed buybacks of over 266,000 shares this week, with plans to cancel them. The stock offers a dividend yield near 5.6%. BAT will pay its next dividend on Feb. 4 in London and Johannesburg, and release 2025 preliminary results on Feb. 12.

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.

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.

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.1% to 4,262 pence in early London trading after a 2.65% drop the previous day. The company said it repurchased 160,365 shares on Jan. 20 for cancellation. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, with tobacco costs contributing. BAT’s next results are due Feb. 12.

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.