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Tobacco Industry News 17 December 2025 - 12 January 2026

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

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:25 GMT — Regular session. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) saw its shares tick up in early London trade Monday following an announcement of further share buybacks. The stock climbed roughly 1.2% to 4,110 pence by 0925 GMT, fluctuating between 4,094p and 4,134p ahead of that. (Investing.com) The filing matters now as BAT navigates a busy reporting period, with investors increasingly focused on cash returns to anchor major consumer stocks. Buybacks often prop up shares amid broader market volatility. A buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares, reducing the total share count. This can
12 January 2026
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Philip Morris stock rises as UBS flags 2026 growth risks — what PM investors watch next

Philip Morris stock rises as UBS flags 2026 growth risks — what PM investors watch next

New York, January 10, 2026, 14:52 EST — Market closed. Philip Morris International shares climbed for a second day on Friday, closing up 2.39% at $162.61. Volume hit roughly 4.4 million shares, falling short of the stock’s 50-day average. The S&P 500 and Dow also finished higher. (MarketWatch) Why it matters now: PM has shifted into a smoke-free growth play in an industry usually defined by cash flow and regulation. Any sign of weakening demand or pricing power tends to hit the stock quickly. UBS analyst Faham Baig stuck with a Neutral rating and kept his $158 price target on
10 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

London, Jan 9, 2026, 11:33 GMT — Regular session Shares in British American Tobacco (BATS.L) were down 0.5% at 3,990 pence on Friday after the group disclosed another round of share repurchases. The company said it bought 127,066 shares on Jan. 8 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,004.1873 pence and intends to cancel them, leaving 2,178,773,630 shares in issue excluding treasury stock. The stock has traded between 3,982 and 4,016 pence so far, circling the 4,000-pence level. (London South East) The constant drip of buyback notices matters because BAT is priced and traded like an income stock. Buybacks —
9 January 2026
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Philip Morris stock ticks up on Swedish Match plan filing as U.S. market softens

Philip Morris stock ticks up on Swedish Match plan filing as U.S. market softens

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 1:03 PM ET — Regular session Shares of Philip Morris International (PM.N) rose slightly on Monday after the tobacco company filed to register 500,000 shares for a Swedish Match North America employee profit-sharing plan, a filing showed. The stock was up 0.3% at $161.52 in midday New York trading. SEC The small gain stood out in a market that has leaned choppy into the final full week of the year, with investors favoring steadier, cash-generating names over high-growth bets. That matters for Philip Morris holders because the stock is widely owned for its dividends and
29 December 2025
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Altria stock drops on ex-dividend move as Juul patent fight returns to view

Altria stock drops on ex-dividend move as Juul patent fight returns to view

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:38 ET — Market closed Altria Group shares ended Friday down 2.34% at $57.60, underperforming a flat-to-lower U.S. market as the stock traded ex-dividend, Investing.com data showed. Investing.com The move matters now because Altria is held largely for income, and dividend-related trading can distort the tape into year-end, when liquidity is thinner and positioning shifts quickly. It also matters because Altria’s payout is large enough to account for much of a one-day swing. The company’s $1.06 quarterly dividend implies an annual yield of about 7.4% at Friday’s close, keeping the stock in focus for yield
29 December 2025
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Altria Stock (MO) News: Dividend Reset, FDA on! PLUS Authorization, and NJOY Legal Battle—What Investors Need Before Monday

Altria Stock (MO) News: Dividend Reset, FDA on! PLUS Authorization, and NJOY Legal Battle—What Investors Need Before Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 2:59 PM ET — Market closed Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) stock heads into the final week of 2025 with investors balancing three key forces: a just-passed ex-dividend reset that can distort short-term price action, a notable regulatory win for its on! PLUS nicotine pouches, and continued legal crosscurrents tied to its NJOY e-vapor business. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, Monday’s open will bring the first chance to reposition after Friday’s holiday-thin session—just as Wall Street watches whether the year-end “Santa Claus rally” carries into early January, and whether upcoming Federal Reserve minutes
28 December 2025
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Philip Morris International Stock (NYSE: PM) Update: Ex‑Dividend Drop Explained, ZYN Momentum in Focus, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

Philip Morris International Stock (NYSE: PM) Update: Ex‑Dividend Drop Explained, ZYN Momentum in Focus, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 1:42 p.m. ET — Market closed (weekend). Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) heads into the final full trading week of 2025 with investors balancing two forces: a mechanically driven “ex-dividend” price reset that hit Friday’s tape, and a longer-running debate over how durable PMI’s smoke‑free growth engine—especially ZYN—can be as competition heats up and regulators keep the category under a microscope. With U.S. equities hovering near record levels into year-end, positioning and headline sensitivity can be amplified by lighter holiday liquidity—conditions that can matter even for defensive, dividend-heavy names like Philip Morris. Reuters+1 PM
28 December 2025
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Altria Group Stock (MO) Slides After Ex-Dividend Session as Investors Track NJOY Legal Fight and FDA Green Light for on! PLUS Nicotine Pouches

Altria Group Stock (MO) Slides After Ex-Dividend Session as Investors Track NJOY Legal Fight and FDA Green Light for on! PLUS Nicotine Pouches

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 3:10 PM ET — Market Closed Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) enters the final trading days of 2025 with the U.S. stock market closed for the weekend, leaving investors to digest Friday’s post-holiday tape and a fresh legal update tied to Altria’s NJOY vaping business. MO shares ended Friday’s regular session at $57.60, down 2.34% on the day, and last showed $57.64 in extended trading. MarketWatch+2MarketWatch+2 While the broader market was nearly flat in light post-Christmas trade—an environment that can amplify single-stock moves—Altria’s decline also coincided with a key income event: MO traded ex-dividend on
27 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) in Focus on Dec. 25, 2025: Dividend Deadline, ZYN FDA Catalyst, and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Philip Morris International (PM) in Focus on Dec. 25, 2025: Dividend Deadline, ZYN FDA Catalyst, and 2026 Stock Forecasts

December 25, 2025 — With U.S. markets closed for the Christmas holiday, investor attention has shifted from intraday price moves to the next set of catalysts for Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM): a dividend deadline arriving tomorrow, an increasingly consequential FDA process around ZYN nicotine pouches, and a growing tug-of-war between “sin stock” discounts and a rapidly expanding smoke-free business. A cluster of fresh Christmas Day analyses frames the debate in unusually clear terms. One argues PM is still undervalued even after a strong year, another highlights the market’s persistent ethical discount for tobacco, while several forecast roundups show
25 December 2025
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Altria (MO) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Dividend Deadline, Unusual Options Surge, and FDA Nicotine Pouch Catalyst Before the Next Market Open

Altria (MO) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Dividend Deadline, Unusual Options Surge, and FDA Nicotine Pouch Catalyst Before the Next Market Open

NEW YORK — December 24, 2025: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session modestly higher and then ticked up again in limited after-hours trading, as income-focused investors and options traders honed in on one near-term catalyst that matters most right now: Altria’s next dividend goes ex-dividend on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Public+2Altria Investors+2 Below is what moved Altria stock today, what the market is watching, and what investors should understand before the next U.S. stock market open (Friday, Dec. 26, 2025)—because U.S. exchanges are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day. NASDAQ Trader+1 Altria stock
25 December 2025
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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

LONDON (20 December 2025) — British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock has spent the final stretch of 2025 doing what tobacco stocks do best: defying expectations, paying investors, and attracting arguments. On one side of the ring, BAT is leaning hard into shareholder returns and balance-sheet repair — including a £1.3 billion share buyback for 2026 and continued daily repurchases under its current programme. Bat+2Securities and Exchange Commission+2On the other side: management is telling investors to expect 2026 growth at the lower end of its medium‑term targets, with the biggest pressure point still the U.S. vapour market, where illicit competition has
20 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Share Buyback Updates, Board Disclosure and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Share Buyback Updates, Board Disclosure and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) published new buyback disclosures and a board-related update on 17 December 2025. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and what to watch next. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) closed Wednesday with its shares little changed, as investors digested a fresh set of routine—but still important—regulatory filings tied to the group’s ongoing capital returns and governance disclosures. At the close in London, British American Tobacco (BATS) was quoted around 4,284p, up 6p (+0.14%), with a market capitalisation shown at roughly £93.10bn. Hargreaves Lansdown Below is a clear rundown of everything we can identify as “current
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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