British American Tobacco p.l.c. $BTI Position Raised by Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda

Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda increased its position in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) by 35.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 105,229 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 27,281 shares during the quarter. British American Tobacco comprises approximately 1.8% of Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda’s holdings, making the stock its 26th largest position. Wealth High Governance Capital Ltda’s holdings in British American Tobacco were worth $6,153,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of British American Tobacco by 35.2% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 27,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,155,000 after acquiring an additional 7,270 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in British American Tobacco by 42.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,455 shares of the company’s stock worth $400,000 after acquiring an additional 2,521 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers grew its position in British American Tobacco by 10.2% during the second quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 6,017 shares of the company’s stock valued at $285,000 after purchasing an additional 559 shares in the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of British American Tobacco by 58.6% in the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 14,853 shares of the company’s stock worth $703,000 after acquiring an additional 5,486 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. increased its position in British American Tobacco by 5.4% in the 2nd quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 15,967 shares of the company’s stock worth $756,000 after purchasing an additional 816 shares during the last quarter. 16.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

British American Tobacco Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE BTI opened at $60.71 on Monday. British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a 1 year low of $49.88 and a 1 year high of $67.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $61.19 and its 200-day moving average is $60.27.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of British American Tobacco from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. BTIG Research began coverage on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised British American Tobacco from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $51.00.

Key British American Tobacco News

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

• Positive Sentiment: British American Tobacco reported progress in its next-generation nicotine business during the first half of 2026. New categories contributed more revenue, growth accelerated, margins improved, and the vaping division returned to growth after a two-year downturn. These developments support the company’s long-term transition away from traditional tobacco and may justify a valuation premium. British American Tobacco: The Right Kind Of Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted British American Tobacco among consumer-goods companies under review, potentially drawing attention to its recurring cash flow, dividend appeal and smoke-free growth strategy. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s second-quarter earnings call and presentation provided additional detail on results and management’s smoke-free transition, but the immediate share-price impact depends on how investors interpret the outlook and execution risks. BTI Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: British American Tobacco’s updated fiscal 2026 outlook trails analyst expectations: EPS guidance of 4.725 is below the 4.810 consensus, while revenue guidance of $33.7 billion is below the $35.0 billion estimate. The reduced outlook is likely the main reason investors have pressured the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported quarterly EPS of $1.11 and revenue of $8.10 billion were substantially below consensus estimates of $2.21 and $16.42 billion, respectively. Although the magnitude may reflect reporting or accounting differences, the headline miss creates near-term confidence concerns. British American Tobacco Earnings Results

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.