Savvy Advisors Inc. Purchases New Shares in British American Tobacco p.l.c. $BTI

Savvy Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 9,846 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $523,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Caprock Group LLC bought a new position in shares of British American Tobacco in the third quarter worth $2,321,000. Rhumbline Advisers increased its holdings in British American Tobacco by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 6,264 shares of the company’s stock valued at $332,000 after buying an additional 247 shares during the period. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. acquired a new position in shares of British American Tobacco in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $751,000. MQS Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of British American Tobacco in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $389,000. Finally, Wealthstream Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of British American Tobacco during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $203,000. Institutional investors own 16.16% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have commented on BTI shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Kepler Capital Markets assumed coverage on British American Tobacco in a report on Friday, December 12th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “underweight” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a report on Friday, November 28th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, British American Tobacco has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.00.

British American Tobacco News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting British American Tobacco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised dividend and higher yield — BTI declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8349 (a 13% increase from the prior quarterly payout), implying a ~5.6% yield; the raise supports income-focused investor demand and signals board confidence in returns to shareholders.
• Positive Sentiment: Expanded buyback and results modestly beat — management increased the 2026 share buyback by £1.3bn and FY2025 results came in slightly ahead of forecasts (adjusted operating profit +2.3%), underpinning cash returns and EPS support. British American Tobacco edges past forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Smokeless/vapor growth driving profit — demand for vapor and other smoke‑free products boosted pretax profit, supporting the company’s strategic shift away from combustible products. British American Tobacco Posts Pretax Profit Jump
• Positive Sentiment: Cost program and AI initiatives — management is reshaping costs (AI productivity push) and exiting South Africa to lift margins, plus a target of ~£2bn savings through 2030, which should help long‑term profitability. British American Tobacco Reshapes Costs With AI Push And South Africa Exit
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — at least one analyst reversed stance and upgraded BTI to a Buy, citing renewed growth in the New Category (smokeless) and improving operational leverage. I Was Wrong, Growth Is Back (Rating Upgrade)
• Neutral Sentiment: Re‑rating discussion after strong run — some commentary is reassessing BTI’s valuation after a >50% one‑year return, which could cap further multiple expansion unless growth continues. Reassessing British American Tobacco’s Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue guidance below Street — FY2026 revenue guidance was updated to $35.1B vs. consensus around $36.0B, a miss that likely pressured the stock as it implies softer top‑line momentum.
• Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow concern — analysts flagged a 37% YoY drop in operating cash flow for 2025, raising questions about the sustainability of continued dividend increases and buybacks if cash conversion doesn’t recover. British American Tobacco 2025 Earnings: Battleground United States

British American Tobacco Stock Performance

Shares of BTI opened at $59.50 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a 12-month low of $37.31 and a 12-month high of $63.03. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $58.04 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $55.92.

British American Tobacco Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 29th will be issued a $0.8349 dividend. This represents a $3.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 29th.

British American Tobacco Profile

British American Tobacco plc (BTI) is a multinational tobacco manufacturer and nicotine products company headquartered in London. Founded in 1902 as a joint venture to commercialize tobacco products outside the United States, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest tobacco firms with a long history in manufacturing and global distribution of combustible tobacco products.

BAT’s core business remains the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products under a portfolio of well-known consumer brands, including Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Kent and Rothmans.