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BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

British American Tobacco bought back 118,229 shares on Jan. 14 at a VWAP of 4,197.4176p and will cancel them, reducing voting shares to 2,178,299,552. The company extended its repurchase programme by up to £1.3 billion for 2026, with UBS handling buybacks during the closed period. BAT shares closed at 4,240.00p on Wednesday, up 0.83%. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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.
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

British American Tobacco shares closed at £42.36 in London on Dec. 19, down 1.14%, and $56.45 in New York, near the top of their 52-week range. The company reaffirmed 2025 guidance but warned 2026 growth will likely hit the low end of targets, citing U.S. vape market pressures. Trading volume spiked as investors reacted to a larger buyback and regulatory uncertainty.
21 December 2025
British American Tobacco (BATS.L, BTI) Stock: £1.3bn Buyback Meets Cautious 2026 Outlook as Vuse Fights Illicit Vapes

British American Tobacco (BATS.L, BTI) Stock: £1.3bn Buyback Meets Cautious 2026 Outlook as Vuse Fights Illicit Vapes

British American Tobacco closed at 4,236p in London and $56.45 in New York on 19 December, both down about 1%. The company reaffirmed 2025 guidance but warned 2026 growth will likely hit the lower end of targets, citing pressure from illicit U.S. vapour products. Shares have gained about 40% in 2025. BAT announced a £1.3 billion buyback for 2026.
20 December 2025
British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco said it repurchased 159,774 shares on 18 December 2025, paying an average of 4,265.90p each, and will cancel them. The company now has 2,179,891,962 ordinary shares in issue and 132,988,352 in treasury. BAT shares traded at 4,285p in London and $57.04 in New York. The company expects about 2% revenue and adjusted profit growth for 2025.
British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco repurchased 145,000 shares on Dec. 16 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,297.83p, according to a London filing. Shares traded near 4,283p on Dec. 17, close to multi-year highs. BAT also disclosed Non-Executive Director Karen Guerra’s appointment to the board of Société BIC S.A.
British American Tobacco Stock News (BATS.L / BTI) on Dec. 15, 2025: Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, 2026 Forecast and Analyst Targets

British American Tobacco Stock News (BATS.L / BTI) on Dec. 15, 2025: Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, 2026 Forecast and Analyst Targets

British American Tobacco shares rose to around 4,268p in London on Dec. 15 after announcing a £1.3 billion buyback for FY2026 and reaffirming steady 2025 guidance. The company expects 2025 group revenue and profit from operations to grow about 2%, with significant FX headwinds. The ADR last closed at $57.10 in New York. The stock’s 52-week range is 2,838p to 4,426p.
15 December 2025
British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): 2026 Guidance, £1.3bn Buyback, Dividend Dates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): 2026 Guidance, £1.3bn Buyback, Dividend Dates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,238p in London and $57.10 in New York on December 12 after the company warned 2026 results would likely hit the low end of growth targets due to U.S. vape market pressures. BAT confirmed a £1.3 billion share buyback for FY26 and completed a 9% stake sale in ITC Hotels, raising about £315 million. Non-executive director Holly Keller Koeppel will leave the Audit Committee at year-end.
British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock News Today: £1.3bn 2026 Buyback, U.S. Vape Headwinds, Dividends and Analyst Targets (12 December 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock News Today: £1.3bn 2026 Buyback, U.S. Vape Headwinds, Dividends and Analyst Targets (12 December 2025)

British American Tobacco extended its share buyback program by £1.3bn for 2026 and continued daily repurchases, including 132,000 shares on 11 December. The company maintained 2025 guidance but warned 2026 results may hit the low end of targets due to illicit U.S. vape competition. BAT also sold part of its India ITC Hotels stake to cut debt. Shares closed at 4,318p in London, down 1.5%.
British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock: 2025 Outlook After £1.3bn Buyback, ITC Hotels Stake Sale and Dividend Update

British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock: 2025 Outlook After £1.3bn Buyback, ITC Hotels Stake Sale and Dividend Update

British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,399p in London on December 10, near a 52-week high, after gaining 48% over the past year. Management extended its share buyback to £1.3 billion for 2026 and reaffirmed guidance for around 2% revenue and profit growth in 2025. Dividend yield stands near 5.4%. Regulatory, ESG, and litigation risks remain.
11 December 2025
British American Tobacco (BATS, BTI) Extends £1.3bn Buyback and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance – What It Means for the Stock Now

British American Tobacco (BATS, BTI) Extends £1.3bn Buyback and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance – What It Means for the Stock Now

British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,330p in London and $57.29 in New York on 10 December, both up over 45% year-on-year. The company expects 2025 revenue and profit growth of about 2%, with 2026 guidance at the lower end of its 3–5% revenue growth target. BAT announced a £1.3bn share buyback for 2026 and sold most of its stake in ITC Hotels to reduce debt.
10 December 2025
British American Tobacco Stock in December 2025: ITC Hotels Sale, Buybacks and Dividend Outlook for BTI & BATS Investors

British American Tobacco Stock in December 2025: ITC Hotels Sale, Buybacks and Dividend Outlook for BTI & BATS Investors

British American Tobacco sold a 9% stake in ITC Hotels on 5 December 2025, raising about $420 million and cutting its holding to 6.3%. BAT shares closed at £42.83 in London, up over 40% year-on-year and near a 52-week high, with the ADR near $57 in New York. The company plans to use proceeds to reduce debt, targeting a leverage ratio of 2.0–2.5x by end-2026.
British American Tobacco Stock on 5 December 2025: ITC Hotels Stake Sale, Dividend Power and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco Stock on 5 December 2025: ITC Hotels Stake Sale, Dividend Power and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco sold up to its full 15.3% stake in ITC Hotels Ltd. on Dec. 5, raising at least ₹3,000 crore ($360 million) to cut debt. BAT shares in London and New York remain near 52-week highs after gaining over 50% in the past year. The company confirmed it is on track for 2025 guidance, with group revenue down 2.2% reported but up 1.8% at constant FX to £12.1 billion.
British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco shares traded near 52-week highs on both the NYSE and FTSE 100 as of December 4, 2025, after rising roughly 47–55% over the past year. The company declared a 240.24p interim dividend for 2024, paid quarterly, with a forward yield around 5–6%. Buybacks continue to reduce the share count. Analyst outlooks now see limited upside, citing higher valuations and ongoing regulatory risks.
British American Tobacco (BATS, BTI) Stock on 3 December 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Power and the Smokeless Pivot

British American Tobacco (BATS, BTI) Stock on 3 December 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Power and the Smokeless Pivot

British American Tobacco shares hit a 52-week high of 4,427p in London on 3 December 2025, with a market cap near £95.5bn. The stock is up over 40% in a year, while ADRs trade around $58 in New York. The company pays a quarterly dividend of £0.60 per share, yielding about 5.3–5.5%. BAT expanded its 2025 buyback to £1.1bn after selling part of its ITC stake.
3 December 2025
British American Tobacco Stock at 52‑Week High: What 2 December 2025 Means for BTI and BATS Investors

British American Tobacco Stock at 52‑Week High: What 2 December 2025 Means for BTI and BATS Investors

British American Tobacco shares in London are trading near eight-year highs around 4,400p, up nearly 50% over the past year. In New York, BTI closed at $58.13, close to its 12-month peak. The gains follow strong dividends, buybacks, and improved earnings. The company booked a £6.2 billion provision in early 2025 for a proposed C$32.5 billion Canadian litigation settlement.
2 December 2025
British American Tobacco Share Price Outlook Before the 1 December 2025 Open: Analyst Upgrades, Buybacks and Dividend Signals

British American Tobacco Share Price Outlook Before the 1 December 2025 Open: Analyst Upgrades, Buybacks and Dividend Signals

British American Tobacco closed at 4,421p in London on 28 November 2025, a new 52-week high, up 1.87%. Its NYSE ADR ended at $58.66, an all-time closing high. Deutsche Bank and Citigroup raised price targets to 4,900p and 4,850p, both with Buy ratings. The London-listed shares now yield about 5.3%, with a forward yield near 6%.

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