What’s the current market cap for British American Tobacco stock?

British American Tobacco (BATS) has a market cap of £105B as of May 26, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for British American Tobacco stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for British American Tobacco (BATS) stock is 13.98 as of May 26, 2026.

Does British American Tobacco stock pay dividends?

Yes, the British American Tobacco (BATS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of May 26, 2026, the dividend rate is £2.4144 and the yield is 5.02%. British American Tobacco has a payout ratio of 68.16% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next British American Tobacco dividend payment date?

The next British American Tobacco (BATS) dividend payment is scheduled for August 14, 2026.

What is the beta indicator for British American Tobacco?

British American Tobacco (BATS) has a beta rating of 0.12. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.

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About British American Tobacco

The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 505 billion cigarettes in 2024. 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.

Ticker

£BATS

Sector

Consumer Essentials

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

47,797

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Website

www.bat.com

BATS Metrics

BasicAdvanced

£105bn

13.98

£3.49

0.12

£2.41

5.02%

What the Analysts think about BATS

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Adjusted profit from operations rose 5.9% to £6,766 million at constant currency in 2025, while adjusted operating margin expanded 20 bps to 56.8%, reflecting robust cost discipline (Reuters)

Velo Plus achieved triple-digit revenue growth, securing the number 2 position in both volume and value share and delivering category contribution profitability within one year of launch (Reuters)

BAT repurchased and cancelled over 30 million ordinary shares in 2025, supporting a 157% rise in basic EPS to 351.0p and demonstrating commitment to returns of capital (Reuters)

Vapour revenue declined 8.6% in 2025 due to illicit single-use products and regulatory and excise changes in key markets, undermining growth in BAT’s next-generation product segment (Reuters)

Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding the one-off Canada adjustment, fell 0.2% to 340.5p in 2025, highlighting core earnings pressure beyond non-recurring items (Reuters)

BAT guided 2026 revenue and profit growth at the lower end of its medium-term 3–5% and 4–6% targets respectively, as stiff competition in the US vape market erodes momentum in its reduced-risk portfolio (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 May 2026.

BATS Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

107.52%

Profit margin

37.65%

6.78%

BATS Earnings Performance

Company profitability

QuarterlyAnnual

Q4 23

Q1 24

Q2 24

Q3 24

Q4 24

Actual

$3.69

$2.85

$2.45

$2.42

Expected

$3.55

$2.61

$2.05

$2.31

$3.94

Surprise

3.94%

9.20%

19.51%

4.63%

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Adjusted profit from operations rose 5.9% to £6,766 million at constant currency in 2025, while adjusted operating margin expanded 20 bps to 56.8%, reflecting robust cost discipline (Reuters)

Velo Plus achieved triple-digit revenue growth, securing the number 2 position in both volume and value share and delivering category contribution profitability within one year of launch (Reuters)

BAT repurchased and cancelled over 30 million ordinary shares in 2025, supporting a 157% rise in basic EPS to 351.0p and demonstrating commitment to returns of capital (Reuters)

Vapour revenue declined 8.6% in 2025 due to illicit single-use products and regulatory and excise changes in key markets, undermining growth in BAT’s next-generation product segment (Reuters)

Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding the one-off Canada adjustment, fell 0.2% to 340.5p in 2025, highlighting core earnings pressure beyond non-recurring items (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 May 2026.

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Growth

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What’s the current market cap for British American Tobacco stock?

What is the P/E ratio for British American Tobacco stock?

Does British American Tobacco stock pay dividends?

When is the next British American Tobacco dividend payment date?

What is the beta indicator for British American Tobacco?

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