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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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British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rose 1.2% to 4,110p in early London trading Monday after announcing more share buybacks. On Jan. 9, BAT bought 132,817 shares at an average 4,015p each, planning to cancel them and reduce the share count to 2.18 billion. The buyback program is now set at £1.3 billion for 2026. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
12 January 2026
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British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares fell 0.5% to 3,990 pence in London after the company bought back and cancelled 127,066 shares. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a 52-pound target, citing expected growth in New Categories and earnings. CEO Tadeu Marroco and senior managers bought shares through a company scheme. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% earlier, led by miners and energy.
9 January 2026
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British American Tobacco stock edges up after fresh buyback update as Feb results loom

British American Tobacco stock edges up after fresh buyback update as Feb results loom

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.3% to 3,979 pence by 0933 GMT after disclosing it bought 158,668 shares on Jan. 7 at an average price of 3,981.70 pence. The move trimmed a two-day slide, though the stock remains below 4,000 pence. In the U.S., its ADR fell 1.4% premarket. BAT’s buyback comes as management signals caution for 2026 revenue amid U.S. vape competition and regulation.
8 January 2026
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Stock Update: Buyback Nears Its Finish Line, Dividend Date Looms, and 2026 Guidance Turns Cautious

British American Tobacco (BATS) Stock Update: Buyback Nears Its Finish Line, Dividend Date Looms, and 2026 Guidance Turns Cautious

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) is ending 2025 with a familiar cocktail for investors: steady cash returns, aggressive capital allocation, and a tug-of-war between “smoke-free” growth ambitions and regulatory/competitive reality. On 23 December 2025, the company published a fresh “Transaction in Own Shares” update tied to its ongoing buyback programme, a disclosure that lands right as that buyback window reaches its scheduled close. London South East+1 For market participants tracking BAT from outside the UK—especially those following cross-border flows and India-linked developments (relevant to India’s market ecosystem, including BSE Ltd.)—the recent ITC Hotels stake sale adds an extra subplot: BAT
23 December 2025
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British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): £1.3bn Buyback, 2026 Outlook, and What Analysts Forecast as of Dec. 21, 2025

British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): £1.3bn Buyback, 2026 Outlook, and What Analysts Forecast as of Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025 — British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) heads into year-end with a familiar investor tug-of-war: the market loves the company’s cash returns (dividends + buybacks), but keeps side-eyeing the regulatory and competitive turbulence in “smokeless” products—especially in the United States. With markets closed on Sunday, the latest reference point is Friday’s close (Dec. 19, 2025). BAT’s London-listed shares (LSE: BATS) ended the session at £42.36 (4,236p), down 1.14% on the day, even as the FTSE 100 rose. Trading volume was notably elevated versus the recent average—often a sign that investors are actively repositioning rather than simply drifting. MarketWatch+1
21 December 2025
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Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

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7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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