British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) Stock Price & Analysis
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) closed at USD 60.47 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.67% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 58.9; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 59.28–60.51 on volume of 7,023,177 shares. Market capitalization is $130.04B, with a 52-week range of USD 50.84–67.3 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (BTI)
- 3 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BTI (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 3 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 70.37 (range 63–75).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +23.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +143.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-30, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BTI)
3 of 80 tracked investors hold BTI. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ketterer | Causeway Capital Management | 0.37% | $33.8M | Added +9.4% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.18% | $106M | Added +3.0% |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 0.02% | $2.3M | Added +4.7% |
Analysts (BTI)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 70.37 (low 63, high 75).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BTI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +23.5% | +143.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +23.6% | +19.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.8% | 22.4% |
| Max drawdown | -19.1% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -28.5% (Feb 2022→Oct 2023) |
BTI 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.
BTI 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) | $4.75 | $4.85 | -1.9% | $26.16B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.22 | $5.26 | -0.8% | $27.09B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 60.47 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.67% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 58.9 |
| Open | USD 59.51 |
| Day Range | USD 59.28 – 60.51 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 50.84 – 67.3 |
| Volume | 7,023,177 shares |
| Market Cap | $130.04B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BTI)
Nexqual's technical model rates BTI "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.04 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 56.04) |
| MACD | 1.01 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BTI)
Wall Street analysts rate BTI "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 70.37 (range USD 63–75), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 70.37 |
| High Target | USD 75 |
| Low Target | USD 63 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (BTI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BTI)
| 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 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BTI)
Nexqual rates British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 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 (BTI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.10% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +15.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.15B |
| Float | 9.86B |
| Short % of Float | +0.17% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (BTI)
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 09:25 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 (BTI)
Notable institutional backers of British American Tobacco p.l.c. include Capital International Investors, WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND, FMR, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | 2.28% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 2.28% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.05% |
| Capital Group | 1.86% |
| GQG Partners LLC | 1.14% |
| AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND | 1.1% |
| Fidelity | 0.63% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.49% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 0.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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