BATS.L - British American Tobacco p.l.c.
| Previous close | 3,744.00 |
| Open | 3,725.00 |
| Bid | 3,680.00 x 54200 |
| Ask | 4,000.00 x 67200 |
| Day's range | 3,721.00 - 3,851.00 |
| 52-week range | 2,879.89 - 17,365.40 |
| Volume | 5,726,073 |
| Avg. volume | 5,290,906 |
| Market cap | 81.781B |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| PE ratio (TTM) | 2.10 |
| EPS (TTM) | 1,830.00 |
| Earnings date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Forward dividend & yield | 1.95 (4.68%) |
| Ex-dividend date | 2018-06-28 |
| 1y target est | 5,314.06 |
- Reuters•17 hours ago
BAT boosts vaping investment again as competition heats up
In February, BAT said it planned to increase spending on "next generation" products by 500 million pounds in 2018. BAT, the world's second-biggest international tobacco company by revenue, currently trails Philip Morris International (PM.N) in tobacco-heating products.
- Motley Fool•17 hours ago
This E-Cig Recall Comes at a Bad Time for British American Tobacco
Heightened e-cig scrutiny and a rival's surprise earnings flop make a product recall inopportune at best.
- Reuters - UK Focus•17 hours ago
BAT boosts vaping investment again as competition heats up
British American Tobacco (Kuala Lumpur: 4162.KL - news) is raising its investment in new vaping devices again, as Big Tobacco reacts to new competitors such as fast-growing U.S. group Juul. In February, BAT said it planned to increase spending on "next generation" products by 500 million pounds ($697 million)in 2018. BAT, the world's second-biggest international tobacco company by revenue, currently trails Philip Morris International (IOB: 0M8V.IL - news) in tobacco-heating products.
- Reuters - UK Focus•21 hours ago
BAT plans to further raise investment in next-generation products
British American Tobacco plans to increase investment in next-generation products such as e-cigarettes and devices that heat tobacco without burning it, this year, with a large number of launches planned ...
- Market Realist•2 days ago
Philip Morris Stock Falls Due to Lower iQOS Sales
Philip Morris International (PM) posted its 1Q18 earnings before the market opened on April 19, 2018. The company reported adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1 on revenue of $6.9 billion. The company’s EPS rose 2.0% YoY (year-over-year), while its revenue rose 13.7%.
- The Telegraph•3 days ago
BAT director 'has too many jobs' to be re-elected at AGM
BAT director 'has too many jobs' to be re-elected at AGM
- Motley Fool•4 days ago
Philip Morris International (PM) Plunges: Time to Buy the Dip?
The tobacco giant’s decline resets its valuation, yield, and expectations to more reasonable levels.
- Zacks•6 days ago
Is Phillip Morris' Weak Volumes a Concern for Tobacco Firms?
Weak shipment volumes stemming from declining cigarette sales have long been a hurdle for firms in the tobacco space. However, RRPs are likely to continue expanding.
- Zacks•6 days ago
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Phillip Morris International, Altria and British American Tobacco
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Phillip Morris International, Altria and British American Tobacco
- Zacks•6 days ago
Are Cigarettes Finally Dead? Phillip Morris Plunges
Are Cigarettes Finally Dead? Phillip Morris Plunges
- CNBC•6 days ago
Philip Morris on track for worst day in a decade as iQOS growth in Japan 'plateaus'
Philip Morris has touted Japan as a success story for iQOS, its heat-not-burn tobacco product.
- MarketWatch•8 days ago
Many young people are missing something important about popular e-cigarette Juul
A slim, USB-chargeable e-cigarette that comes in flavors like “crème brulée” and “cool cucumber,” the Juul has quickly become one of the most popular such products among teens and young adults. While experts, parents and teachers say they’re worried about the trend, young adults may be missing one of the crucial reasons why, a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Tobacco Control has found. Only a minority of young people who were familiar with or had recently used the Juul knew that it contains the addictive stimulant nicotine, according to the study.
- Fool.co.uk•11 days ago
Why tobacco companies offer more retirement potential than pharma stocks
The tobacco industry could experience significant growth which may help it to outperform a range of pharma stocks.
- Fool.co.uk•13 days ago
Why British American Tobacco stock has slumped 18% this year
Is it time to buy shares in British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) after recent declines?
- Market Realist•15 days ago
Will Philip Morris’s 1Q18 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Philip Morris International (PM), an American tobacco company, is scheduled to announce its 1Q18 earnings before the market opens on April 19, 2018. In 4Q17, Philip Morris posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.31 on revenues of $8.29 billion. The increase of 3.8% in total shipment volume, growth in RRP (reduced risk products) sales, and better-than-expected revenue in 4Q17 appear to have increased investors’ confidence, leading to a rise in the company’s stock price.
- Reuters - UK Focus•19 days ago
Cyclicals suffer as new Trump tariff threat hits FTSE 100
The latest salvo in a trade row between the U.S. and China weighed on Britain's FTSE 100 on Friday, though the damage was limited as mining and bank stocks fell while utilities made gains. President Donald ...
- Fool.co.uk•22 days ago
These 2 FTSE 100 dividend and growth heroes are the “stocks of the millennium”
Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) two millennium superstars are now available at bargain valuations.
- Motley Fool•26 days ago
Amid a Push for Tougher Nicotine Regulations, Here's the One Tobacco Stock to Buy
This tobacco giant can win by focusing on cigarette alternatives.
- Reuters - UK Focus•28 days ago
Defensives in the driving seat as European shares shake off tech tremors
Defensive stocks won the day in European markets on Wednesday, driving regional benchmarks higher despite heavy losses in the technology sector amid concern over a regulatory crackdown. The pan-regional ...
- Reuters - UK Focus•last month
FTSE ends at 15-month low
British shares fell on Monday, reversing earlier gains and joining a broader pull-back in Europe where diplomatic tensions with Russia helped more than offset easing trade war fears. The FTSE 100 fell ...
Motley Fool•last monthBetter Buy: Altria Group Inc. vs. British American Tobacco
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Reuters•last monthTrade jitters, BoE surprise send FTSE below 7,000 points
The UK's top share index fell below a key level on Thursday, hit by concerns over potential trade wars and following a hawkish surprise from the Bank of England's policy meeting. The BoE kept interest rates on hold but two policymakers unexpectedly voted for a hike, cementing expectations that borrowing costs will rise in May. "This meeting can certainly be interpreted as a step towards a hike in May. The pound ran out of steam having already had an exceptional week and having rallied hard into the announcement," Fiona Cincotta, Senior Market Analyst at City Index.
- Reuters - UK Focus•last month
Trade jitters, BoE surprise send FTSE below 7,000 points
The UK's top share index fell below a key level on Thursday, hit by concerns over potential trade wars and following a hawkish surprise from the Bank of England's policy meeting. The BoE kept interest ...
- Barrons.com•last month
Time to Quit Tobacco Stocks?
Tobacco stocks are trading lower on Wednesday, after another blow from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA issued its Advanced Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for characterizing flavors in tobacco products including menthol cigarettes, signaling its intent to regulate these, in both traditional and e-cigarettes. This follows on the heels of its proposed rule for nicotine in tobacco products, released just last week.
- Bloomberg•last month
FDA Considers Restricting Tobacco Flavors, Including Menthol
The Food and Drug Administration will consider restricting the use of menthol flavoring in cigarettes, the second move in a week by the agency to make smoking less enjoyable as part of an ambitious anti-tobacco ...
