NYSE · BTI
Consumer Defensive · Tobacco
$61.52
Up+$0.45 (+0.74%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 8:07 PM
SID Score
6.5/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
56/100
Neutral
Price performance · BTI
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
BTI closed at $61.52 after 21 trading sessions, up 16.87% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $61.79 | $62.265 | $61.25 | $61.52 | 4.82M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $60.33 | $61.07 | $60.195 | $61.07 | 3.98M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $59.92 | $60.19 | $59.75 | $59.80 | 3.84M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $59.315 | $60.07 | $59.28 | $59.83 | 5.1M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $59.38 | $60.58 | $59.37 | $60.10 | 6.35M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $59.56 | $59.725 | $58.985 | $59.48 | 4.48M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $59.51 | $60.505 | $59.28 | $60.47 | 7.02M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $58.655 | $59.01 | $58.39 | $58.90 | 5.57M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $58.935 | $59.545 | $58.85 | $59.11 | 6.37M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $59.13 | $59.215 | $58.48 | $58.51 | 6.02M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $59.03 | $60.02 | $58.97 | $60.00 | 13.32M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $58.48 | $58.77 | $57.615 | $58.00 | 8.58M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $56.18 | $56.67 | $55.785 | $56.66 | 4.33M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $56.29 | $56.29 | $55.545 | $55.65 | 3.71M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $55.64 | $55.915 | $55.42 | $55.62 | 2.8M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $55.40 | $55.6375 | $55.325 | $55.50 | 2.66M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $54.79 | $55.555 | $54.74 | $55.43 | 3.42M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $53.66 | $54.085 | $53.435 | $53.90 | 3.56M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $53.02 | $53.265 | $52.90 | $53.01 | 4.75M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $52.56 | $52.93 | $52.06 | $52.88 | 4.56M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $52.60 | $52.88 | $52.18 | $52.64 | 4.41M |
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Company profile and research snapshot.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 518 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 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| May 29, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
Generated Oct 31, 2026, 5:02 PM
British American Tobacco gained 0.74% today amid a mixed backdrop of dividend strength recognition and regulatory developments in the nicotine market. While the stock continues to attract income-focused investors, recent headlines highlight both the appeal and concerns surrounding the tobacco giant's long-term positioning.
Bottom line: BTI's modest daily gain reflects the ongoing tension between its defensive dividend appeal to income investors and fundamental concerns about industry headwinds and dividend sustainability. Investors should monitor the company's progress on reduced-risk product innovation, debt management, and free cash flow generation while assessing whether the 5%+ yield adequately compensates for declining combustible tobacco volumes and regulatory risks.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
A 38% yield sounds like a jackpot until you see what is actually funding it. Six popular income stocks are flashing warning signs that most dividend investors overlook until a cut hits their account.
Benzinga · Oct 30, 2026
https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/ctp-newsroom/fda-authorizes-marketing-24-velo-nicotine-pouches
Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
Tobacco, beer, and spirits stocks promise reliable income through any downturn, but the safety picture behind each payout varies so widely that picking the wrong one could cost you more than the dividend is worth.
Fintel · Oct 28, 2026
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