British American Tobacco (BTI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
With the price upside for 2025 projected for BAT exhausted now since the time I last checked on it, another look at it was warranted. The company's just released trading update adds further insight into this update, especially as it includes a revenue outlook upgrade. Updated estimates reveal that the stock is in a strong position compared with peers in terms of market valuations, and its dividend yield continues to add to its appeal.
![]() BMTA 8 months ago | Other | €0.74 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 11 months ago | Other | €0.74 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 21 Mar 2024 | Other | €0.74 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 21 Dec 2023 | Other | €0.73 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 28 Sep 2023 | Other | €0.71 Per Share |
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![]() BMTA 8 months ago | Other | €0.74 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 11 months ago | Other | €0.74 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 21 Mar 2024 | Other | €0.74 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 21 Dec 2023 | Other | €0.73 Per Share |
![]() BMTA 28 Sep 2023 | Other | €0.71 Per Share |
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Tobacco Industry | Consumer Defensive Sector | Mr. Tadeu Luiz Marroco CEO | XSTU Exchange | US1104481072 ISIN |
GB Country | 48,989 Employees | - Last Dividend | 14 Feb 2017 Last Split | 14 Apr 1980 IPO Date |
British American Tobacco p.l.c. is a global leader in the tobacco and nicotine market, offering a wide range of products to consumers across the world. Founded in 1902, the company has established a strong presence in the industry with its headquarters located in London, United Kingdom. British American Tobacco is committed to providing adult consumers with a variety of tobacco and nicotine products, maintaining a portfolio that includes traditional cigarettes to newer, reduced-risk products.