British American Tobacco (BATS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 2,867 +64.00 (+2.28%)

(As of 12:39 PM ET)

British American Tobacco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
2

Buy
2

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for British American Tobacco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for BATS.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,237.50

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for British American Tobacco, the average price target is GBX 3,237.50. The highest price target for BATS is GBX 3,500, while the lowest price target for BATS is GBX 2,700. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.92% from the current price of GBX 2,867.

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BATS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/16/23 to 11/15/24	1 Month Ago 10/17/23 to 10/16/24	3 Months Ago 8/18/23 to 8/17/24	1 Year Ago 11/16/22 to 11/16/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 3,237.50	GBX 3,237.50	GBX 3,237.50	GBX 3,775
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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BATS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BATS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

British American Tobacco Stock vs. The Competition

Type	British American Tobacco	Consumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.49
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BATS News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/21/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy	GBX 4,000 ➝ GBX 3,450	+40.07%
4/22/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,300	+39.89%
12/14/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	GBX 2,700	+14.48%
11/24/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform	GBX 3,500	+37.17%
2/14/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gaurav Jain Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 4,000	+28.35%
2/13/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eamonn Ferry Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 3,900	+28.08%
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2/9/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Felton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 3,500	+16.55%
12/9/2022	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nik Oliver Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 4,100	+23.62%

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Should I Buy British American Tobacco Stock? BATS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, October 28, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these British American Tobacco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

British American Tobacco
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in British American Tobacco p.l.c.:

British American Tobacco p.l.c. offers a diverse range of tobacco and nicotine products, including modern oral nicotine products and traditional oral products, catering to a wide consumer base.
The company has a strong portfolio of well-known brands like Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, providing stability and brand recognition in the market.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. recently increased its dividend, offering shareholders a positive yield of 2.54%, indicating a commitment to rewarding investors.
Despite recent fluctuations, the stock price of British American Tobacco p.l.c. has shown resilience, with a 52-week high of GBX 2,994 ($40.05), potentially indicating growth potential.
The company's global presence and distribution network allow for continued market expansion and revenue generation across various regions.

British American Tobacco
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in British American Tobacco p.l.c. for these reasons:

British American Tobacco p.l.c. operates in the tobacco industry, which faces increasing regulatory challenges and public health concerns, potentially impacting future sales and profitability.
The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 74.14 may pose risks in terms of financial stability and flexibility, especially during economic downturns or market uncertainties.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a negative dividend payout ratio of -3,794.21%, indicating that the company may not be efficiently utilizing its earnings to reward shareholders.
The company's PE ratio of -431.03 and price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.12 may suggest overvaluation or future growth challenges, affecting investor sentiment.
Market volatility and changing consumer preferences towards tobacco and nicotine products could impact British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s sales and market share in the long term.

BATS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for British American Tobacco is GBX 3,237.50, with a high forecast of GBX 3,500 and a low forecast of GBX 2,700.
: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BATS shares.
: According to analysts, British American Tobacco's stock has a predicted upside of 12.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like British American Tobacco more than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating for British American Tobacco is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BATS compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:BATS) was last updated on 11/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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British American Tobacco (BATS) Stock Forecast & Price Target