British American Tobacco
About: The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 555 billion cigarettes in 2023. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the us. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 25.5% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
Employees: 50,397
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of 6,823 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 100 | Existing positions closed: 50
36% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 244 | Existing positions reduced: 180
34% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $5.08B [Q2] → $6.81B (+$1.73B) [Q3]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 558 [Q2] → 599 (+41) [Q3]
0.97% more ownership
Funds ownership: 7.38% [Q2] → 8.36% (+0.97%) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q2] → 13 (+0) [Q3]
36% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $169M | Put options by funds: $262M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BTI.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about BTI published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: British American Tobacco vs. Kraft Heinz
If you like high-yield investments you've probably had both British American Tobacco (BTI 1.14%) and Kraft Heinz (KHC 1.04%) pop up on your stock screens. There are things to like about each one, things to dislike, and one major difference that should lead investors to a clear choice between them.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Deep Value Dividend Bargains Done Right: The 6 Blue-Chip Deals You Can't Afford To Miss In 2025
The Deep Value portfolio aims to buy Ultra SWAN companies at substantial discounts. Since its launch in 2019, it has achieved remarkable returns. Concentrated portfolios need periodic rebalancing to avoid value traps, with a max risk cap of 20% for even Ultra SWANs. Six Ultra SWANs for 2025 offer a 3.1% yield, 68%- 95% upside potential in 12 months, and a 23% CAGR over five years.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
British American Tobacco: Why I'm Buying This Ultra Yield Dividend Aristocrat And So Should You
Despite market overvaluation, British American Tobacco offers a compelling 8.5% yield and strong long-term growth potential, making it a valuable buy for long-term investors. BTI's fundamentals remain robust. Management and analysts project 13% to 15% CAGR returns, driven by growth in reduced-risk products (RRPs) and strategic share buybacks. Market cycles and valuations constantly revert, presenting opportunities to buy undervalued blue-chip stocks like BTI, which has historically outperformed during market corrections.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
How I Would Invest Today Half A Million To Live Off Dividends
I aim to create a $500,000 portfolio for passive income, focusing on high-yield and growth companies to outpace inflation. My portfolio includes 10 companies: 70% stable high-yielders like Pepsi, BTI, and Realty Income; 30% high-growth stocks like Novo Nordisk and Visa. Consumer staples dominate my picks, leveraging trends in eating habits and vices; risks include regulatory changes and shifts in consumer behavior.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Love Passive Income? These Ultra-High-Yield Giants Will Deliver Big in 2025
Most dividend investors seek solid passive income streams from quality dividend stocks.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Reasons to Buy British American Tobacco Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Despite persistent regulatory uncertainty and declining cigarette usage worldwide, the tobacco industry is alive and well in 2025. People are smoking less, but many have shifted their consumption toward emerging products like oral nicotine pouches and electronic devices.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Look Out, Interest Rate Cuts Could Be Over: Buy These High-Yield Passive Income Stars Now
When the Federal Reserve met in December, it threw the stock market and Wall Street a pretty big curveball when it revealed that the dot plot for interest rate cuts for 2025 had been lowered to just two cuts.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
A High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Retirement Portfolio That Could Deliver Large Upside Potential In 2025
Combining Realty Income with British American Tobacco and Enterprise Products creates a nearly 7% yielding portfolio with a 20% conservative discount to fair value. The $1 Million Retirement Portfolio aims for 34% upside potential and 9% yield, outperforming traditional 60-40 portfolios with 72% less volatility. Concentrated excellence in Ultra SWANs can generate incredible income and Nasdaq-like 12% to 13% annual returns.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
British American Tobacco: Dividends Still Don't Lie
British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s latest dividend declaration shows a slight sequential decline and modest annual growth of around 1.6% only. With this payout, the stock currently yields 8.1% on an FWD basis, a level above its historical average. However, BTI stock's high yield is not as attractive as on the surface due to limited growth and when benchmarked against risk-free rates.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Large-Cap Value Stocks Could Rule in 2025: 4 High-Yield Dividend Winners
According to BTIG Research, value stocks are closing at a 40-year low relative to growth.
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