LSE:BATS 13 May 2026 - 3 July 2026

British American Tobacco shares test buyback floor as stock slips below latest repurchase price

British American Tobacco shares test buyback floor as stock slips below latest repurchase price

British American Tobacco p.l.c. traded below the average price it paid for its own shares last week, a small gap that gives investors a cleaner read on how much support the buyback is giving the stock after a cost-cutting plan hit about 9,000 roles. The shares were at 4,602p at 15:00 BST, down 0.41%, after opening at 4,645p and falling as low as 4,592p. The FTSE 100 was down about 0.31%. London Stock Exchange regular trading runs from 08:00 to 16:30 local time.
July 6, 2026
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) lags FTSE as £600m cost cuts don’t lift shares

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) lags FTSE as £600m cost cuts don’t lift shares

British American Tobacco p.l.c. dipped on Friday, even as London shares edged up. The move was minor but let investors take in BATS’s £600 million cost-saving plan. BAT finished at 4,621p, slipping 13p. Shares changed hands between 4,577p and 4,647p. Volume hit 928,870, about 21% of the 65-day average, so selling was light. The stock is up 30.43% for the year but down 2.74% over the last five sessions.
July 3, 2026
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) drops after cost push meets buyback hurdle

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) drops after cost push meets buyback hurdle

British American Tobacco p.l.c. dropped 3.01% to 4,536p on Wednesday. That was a steeper loss than the FTSE 100, which slipped 0.18%. The stock has now fallen for three straight sessions since Friday's close. Shares traded 14.83% under their May 19 52-week high, MarketWatch data showed. Trading volume was light. Around 2.57 million shares traded, just 0.78 times the 20-session average, according to MarketScreener. The sharp drop came on smaller volume, so this looked like a quick reset in outlook rather than a large-scale move out.
July 1, 2026
British American Tobacco drops as cost plan with 9,000 job cuts puts £600m savings in focus

British American Tobacco drops as cost plan with 9,000 job cuts puts £600m savings in focus

British American Tobacco p.l.c. dropped in London on Monday after the company announced a 9,000-job reorganisation linked to its Fit2Win programme, which is targeting roughly £600 million in yearly savings by 2028. The selloff made clear market skepticism, with losses from the first move bigger than two years’ worth of projected annual savings. BAT traded at 4,674p, off 77p, or 1.62%, as of 10:01 a.m. in London, according to Davy. Shares moved between 4,661p and 4,743p so far. AJ Bell put its market cap at £101.08 billion, with a 5.43% dividend yield and a P/E of 12.74.
June 29, 2026
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) up £2.6bn in two days, Velo in ALP focus

British American Tobacco up 9.5% as buyback window opens ahead of July results

British American Tobacco p.l.c. faces a new question next week. The company heads in with its closed-period buyback still running, but group guidance hasn’t changed. Shares have climbed, but now investors are watching to see if the buyback alone can push the share count lower. The Lucky Strike and Dunhill maker finished Friday at 4,751p, up 1.13% for the session. Shares climbed every day last week, starting at 4,337p last Friday and gaining 9.5% total. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.21% on Friday, AJ Bell data showed.
June 27, 2026
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) up £2.6bn in two days, Velo in ALP focus

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) up £2.6bn in two days, Velo in ALP focus

British American Tobacco p.l.c. climbed on Friday, standing out as the London market slipped. The stock kept up a rebound now in its third day, with gains adding up to more paper value than what the tobacco company has set aside for buybacks this year. Shares traded at 4,795 pence on the sell side and 4,797 pence to buy at 10:46 BST, up 99 pence, or 2.1%. The stock hit 4,804 pence earlier. AJ Bell said BAT’s market cap was around £103.6 billion.
June 26, 2026
BAT shares up £7.4 billion, outpacing dividend and buyback

BAT shares up £7.4 billion, outpacing dividend and buyback

British American Tobacco p.l.c. shares edged down 0.1% to 4,672 pence as of 11:01 BST Thursday. The move follows a run where the stock gained 7.9% over three sessions. The FTSE 100 opened higher, posting a 0.3% gain. Shares of BAT finished at 4,337p Friday, then moved to 4,446p Monday, 4,585p Tuesday and reached 4,678p on Wednesday. FTSE 100 rose roughly 0.9% during that stretch. BAT’s move left it about seven points ahead of the index.
June 25, 2026
BAT (LON:BATS) climbs after buyback reduces payout costs

BAT (LON:BATS) climbs after buyback reduces payout costs

British American Tobacco shares traded higher for the third straight day on Wednesday, gaining 0.9% to 4,628 pence by 1101 BST. The stock added 2.5% on Monday and 3.1% Tuesday, for a 6.7% jump over three sessions. FTSE 100 held flat. Trading volume on Tuesday was 2.7 million, trailing the 50-day average of 4.5 million. The rally left the shares trading 2.1% over the average price BAT paid in its most recent buyback. BAT picked up 494,286 shares from June 15 to June 18, spending about £22.4 million, with an average price of 4,531.7 pence, according to daily data. The company is set to cancel the shares.
June 24, 2026
British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) Rebounds — Why Friday’s 12.7m-Share Sell-Off May Overstate the Damage

British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) Rebounds — Why Friday’s 12.7m-Share Sell-Off May Overstate the Damage

British American Tobacco was quoted around 4,356p in delayed early London trading on Monday, up approximately 18p, or 0.41%, after Friday’s drop to 4,337p. The immediate move looks less like a reaction to new earnings information and more like a partial technical rebound after a high-volume index-rebalance session, with Monday’s confirmation that the buyback remains active providing support at the margin. The stock has recovered only about 30% of Friday’s 63p loss, so this is stabilization—not yet a confirmed reversal. For LSE: BATS, Friday’s volume is the revealing detail. Turnover of 12.7 million shares was almost 2.9 times the 50-day average of 4.4 million. Yet FTSE Russell’s annual UK index review was implemented after Friday’s close and became effective Monday,
June 22, 2026
British American Tobacco down 6% this week, lags FTSE 100

British American Tobacco down 6% this week, lags FTSE 100

British American Tobacco finished a rough week at £43.37, down 1.43% on Friday. The stock fell 6.3% over five days. Shares in the Lucky Strike and Dunhill maker ended close to 19% under the 52-week high of £53.26 from May 19. BAT shares sold off even though there wasn’t an operating update. On Friday, the company filed a regulatory notice saying COO Johan Vandermeulen moved 11,299 shares between his accounts at no cost, with no change to beneficial ownership. BAT hasn’t put out a new trading update since June 2.
June 20, 2026
BAT shares drop with U.S. vaping policy in focus

BAT shares drop with U.S. vaping policy in focus

Shares of British American Tobacco dropped in London on Wednesday, lagging the broader UK market. The company faces new political pressure tied to its U.S. vape arm, and investors questioned how far the latest growth upgrade for its non-smoking segment can go. British American Tobacco shares were last quoted at roughly 4,510 pence, down 78p or 1.7%. Intraday, the stock moved between 4,500p and 4,581p. AJ Bell listed the shares in normal trading, valuing BAT at about 97.5 billion pounds. Davy’s delayed feed at 10:43 a.m. BST showed close to the same pricing.
June 17, 2026
BAT stock trades close to 4,630p as Velo gains, cigarette drop eyed

BAT stock trades close to 4,630p as Velo gains, cigarette drop eyed

London, June 15, 2026, 11:57 BST. British American Tobacco p.l.c. shares barely moved on Monday. Hargreaves Lansdown data showed the stock trading at 4,630p to sell and 4,631p to buy, off 2p, or 0.04%. The FTSE 100 was up 0.08%. BAT is one of the big defensive names for income, so when the shares lag on a stronger day, investors often look past the dividend and question growth. HL put the market cap at about £100 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.08 and a dividend yield of 5.19%. The P/E ratio measures price to annual earnings; the dividend yield is the yearly payout against the share price.
June 15, 2026
BAT Shares Up as Dividend and Vape Demand Loom in July

BAT Shares Up as Dividend and Vape Demand Loom in July

British American Tobacco p.l.c. shares gained in the latest London session as UK blue chips rallied and the company’s cash return story stayed in focus. Hargreaves Lansdown quoted BATS at 4,634p/4,635p after the close, a 47p rise, or 1.03%. Market cap was around £100.07 billion. Barclays’ delayed data showed the same 47p uptick with the last update at 15:40 on June 12. BAT’s ADR in New York ended Friday at $62.32, up 1.55%. BAT sits in that spot where it’s both an income play and a stock in transition. The dividend yield was at 5.19%, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.95. Those numbers go a long way to show why BAT shareholders could be willing to step in on pullbacks,
June 13, 2026
BAT Shares Edge Up as Market Looks at U.S. Vape Outlook, Buyback Plans

BAT Shares Edge Up as Market Looks at U.S. Vape Outlook, Buyback Plans

British American Tobacco traded up in London on Thursday, building on gains from the previous session. Shares moved higher as investors shifted away from concerns about steady 2026 guidance and zeroed in on quicker sales growth from vapes and nicotine pouches. The stock hovered near 4,606p after a 4,566p close on Wednesday. In Thursday’s session shares changed hands between 4,561p and 4,609p. BAT is in focus as investors look to see if Big Tobacco names can keep earnings rising even as cigarette sales keep falling. BAT shares climbed 2.03% Wednesday, beating out the FTSE 100’s 0.27% move, according to MarketWatch.
June 11, 2026
BAT Shares Settle in London After Rally as Investors Look Ahead

BAT climbs near 4,500p in London as investors weigh vape growth prospects

British American Tobacco p.l.c. traded up on Wednesday, with shares nearing 4,500p as investors weighed the group’s U.S. vape outlook. The company is still steering toward the lower end of its 2026 goals. The stock was at 4,498p to sell and 4,500p to buy on Hargreaves Lansdown, gaining 23p, or 0.51%. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.06%. AJ Bell had BAT quoted at 4,502p to sell and 4,503p to buy, up 28p, or 0.63%. The previous close on the same page was 4,475p. The high for the day hit 4,540p. BAT regained some ground from Tuesday, but didn’t break out to new highs.
June 10, 2026
BAT Stock Moves Higher Even as U.S. Vape Push Faces Hurdles

BAT Stock Moves Higher Even as U.S. Vape Push Faces Hurdles

British American Tobacco shares gained over 2% in London on Monday. The Lucky Strike maker was among the gainers in a down FTSE 100 after investors revisited the company’s U.S. vape and nicotine-pouch prospects following last week’s selloff. Shares last traded at 4,499.5 pence, up 2.16%. That’s against the FTSE 100, which was off 0.27% in delayed figures from Hargreaves Lansdown. The stock closed at 4,404 pence previously.
June 8, 2026
BAT shares rise Friday, eyes now on key vape test next week

BAT shares rise Friday, eyes now on key vape test next week

BAT’s London stock finished the week up 1.94% at 4,404 pence, getting a boost Friday even as the FTSE 100 edged higher just 0.07% to 10,368.05. The moves came as traders digested a new U.S. vape policy and British American Tobacco’s call to leave group guidance unchanged. London markets were closed on Saturday, leaving Friday’s close as the latest reference point. BAT’s outlook hangs between quicker gains in newer nicotine products and softer forecasts for cigarettes.
June 6, 2026
British American Tobacco up as buyers look for safety

British American Tobacco up as buyers look for safety

British American Tobacco p.l.c. climbed in early London trade on Monday, extending gains as tobacco stocks drew buyers despite swings in global markets. Shares were at 4,939 pence by 10:56 BST, up 1.54%. The stock earlier hit 4,965 pence. UK stocks use pence quotes in London. FTSE 100 up 0.26% as broader market stays volatile. The gain stood out with the tape still choppy, as the index ticked up to 10,222.38 on delayed prints. Oil and government bonds were still moving on fresh Middle East worries.
May 18, 2026
BAT stock up 14% this week, Monday in focus

BAT stock up 14% this week, Monday in focus

British American Tobacco p.l.c. ended the week in London with most of its big weekly gain still in place. Shares slipped 1.98% on Friday to 4,864p, but the five-day gain totaled 13.99% according to MarketScreener. The London market closed the shares for the session. The London Stock Exchange is closed Saturday and only trades on weekdays, opening 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. London time. Trading resumes Monday. This gives traders the full weekend to figure out if BAT’s move was really a breakout or just a crowded defensive play.
May 16, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Nears a High After Two U.S. Turns Investors Wanted

British American Tobacco Stock Nears a High After Two U.S. Turns Investors Wanted

British American Tobacco climbed on Thursday, hitting 4,899.5 pence in London—right up at the peak of its 52-week range. Traders seemed to be rethinking the U.S. legal and regulatory outlook as the company pivots toward vapes and nicotine pouches. Timing is critical here. BAT has been weighed down by legacy sanctions exposure—one of its two major U.S. headaches. The other: a murky outlook for non-cigarette nicotine products, the category BAT is banking on as cigarette sales keep sliding over the long haul.
May 14, 2026
BAT shares extend rally as FDA shift gives Vuse and Velo a cleaner U.S. read

BAT shares extend rally as FDA shift gives Vuse and Velo a cleaner U.S. read

British American Tobacco moved higher in London Wednesday, building on a strong surge that set it apart during Tuesday’s sluggish trading. Shares traded at GBX 4,713.78 according to Google Finance, a 1.72% gain and close to the upper end of the morning’s moves—just shy of the 52-week peak at GBX 4,876.92. Investors reacted after U.S. regulators offered more clarity. The FDA’s latest enforcement guidance signals it won’t be targeting some e-cigarette and oral nicotine pouch products that haven’t secured final authorization yet, as long as their premarket applications are still pending. Those applications—required before companies can legally introduce new tobacco products—remain under review.
May 13, 2026