British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTAFF) Stock Price & Analysis
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTAFF) closed at USD 55.75 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, down 7.76% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 60.44; the Oct 21, 2026 session ranged USD 55.75–55.75 on volume of 300 shares. Market capitalization is $119.85B, with a 52-week range of USD 50.55–69.57 (PNK). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
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Key facts (BTAFF)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +20.9% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y +132.6% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-30, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (BTAFF)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BTAFF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +20.9% | +132.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | +20.9% | +18.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 53.5% | 26.0% |
| Max drawdown | -22.8% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -30.6% (Feb 2022→Dec 2023) |
BTAFF suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | BAT | “all BAT entities and marketing suppliers working on our behalf.” |
| Partner | Accenture (ACN) | “In 2025, we entered into a strategic partnership with Accenture – an example of our digital transformation in action.” |
| Partner | LOEWS CORP (L) | “In 2008, Loews Corporation (Loews), entered into an agreement with Lorillard Inc., Lorillard Tobacco, and certain of their affiliates,” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Feb 13, 2026.
BTAFF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $26.16B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | — | — | — | $27.09B | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC)
| Price | USD 55.75 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 7.76% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 60.44 |
| Open | USD 55.75 |
| Day Range | USD 55.75 – 55.75 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 50.55 – 69.57 |
| Volume | 300 shares |
| Market Cap | $119.85B |
| Exchange | PNK |
Technical Analysis (BTAFF)
Nexqual's technical model rates BTAFF "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 56.38) |
| MACD | 0.87 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BTAFF)
Wall Street analysts rate BTAFF "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (BTAFF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BTAFF)
| Total Revenue | $25.78B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.40% |
| Gross Margin | +82.72% |
| Operating Margin | +34.91% |
| Profit Margin | +24.99% |
| ROE | +13.42% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.72 |
| Current Ratio | 0.84 |
| Total Cash | $2.53B |
| Total Debt | $35.06B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BTAFF)
Nexqual rates British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 83%, operating 35% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — GBP 2.53B cash vs GBP 35.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow GBP 7.43B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (BTAFF)
| Insider Ownership | +6.61% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +56.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.15B |
| Float | 1.97B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Leadership (BTAFF)
British American Tobacco p.l.c. is led by Tadeu Luiz Marroco, CEO, Member of Management Board & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
| CEO, Member of Management Board & Executive Director | Tadeu Luiz Marroco |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive Director | Dragos Ionut Constantinescu |
| COO & Member of Management Board | Johan Vandermeulen |
| Director of Legal, General Counsel & Member of Management Board | Paul McCrory |
| Director of Business Development & Member of Management Board | James Barrett |
Major Backers & Investors (BTAFF)
Notable institutional backers of British American Tobacco p.l.c. include AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS, Investment Co of America, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS | 3.91% |
| Investment Co of America | 3.01% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.84% |
| Capital Income Builder | 1.81% |
| First Eagle Funds-First Eagle Global Fund | 0.94% |
| Capital Group | 0.83% |
| Fidelity | 0.79% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.31% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.
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