British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$57.10 -0.32 (-0.55%)

As of 02:56 PM Eastern

British American Tobacco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 5 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
0

Buy
4

Based on 5 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 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for BTI.

Consensus Price Target

$40.00
-29.95% Downside

According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for British American Tobacco, the average price target is $40.00. The highest price target for BTI is $40.00, while the lowest price target for BTI is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -29.95% from the current price of $57.11.

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BTI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/15/24 to 8/15/25	1 Month Ago 7/16/24 to 7/16/25	3 Months Ago 5/17/24 to 5/17/25	1 Year Ago 8/16/23 to 8/15/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$40.00	$33.00	$33.00	N/A
Forecasted Upside	-29.95% Downside	-36.87% Downside	-22.56% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

BTI 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.

BTI 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 Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.56	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-41.68% Downside	116.79% Upside	11.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BTI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/9/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Andrei Ionita Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
6/13/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
4/30/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Buy
1/27/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Faham Baig Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
10/3/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Underweight	$33.00	-8.24%
9/25/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
9/1/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 02:58 PM ET.

Should I Buy British American Tobacco Stock? BTI 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 Thursday, August 14, 2025. 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.:

The current stock price is around $57, which is relatively stable compared to its 52-week high of $58.46, indicating potential for growth.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a strong dividend yield of approximately 599.0%, which can provide significant income for investors.
The company maintains a manageable dividend payout ratio of 64.68%, suggesting that it can sustain its dividend payments while still reinvesting in growth.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with several analysts giving it a buy rating, indicating positive market sentiment.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. is diversifying its product offerings, including modern oral nicotine products and vapour products, which may attract a broader consumer base.

British American Tobacco
Bear Case

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

Despite a high dividend yield, the stock has experienced fluctuations, which may indicate volatility and risk for investors.
Analysts have also issued a hold rating, suggesting that there may be uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can pose risks to its business model and profitability.
With a beta of 0.38, the stock is less volatile than the market, but this could also mean limited growth potential compared to more aggressive investments.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that the company has a moderate level of debt, which could impact its financial flexibility in challenging market conditions.

BTI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for British American Tobacco is $40.00, with a high forecast of $40.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.
: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BTI shares.
: According to analysts, British American Tobacco's stock has a predicted downside of -29.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: British American Tobacco has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like British American Tobacco more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for British American Tobacco is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how BTI compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BTI) was last updated on 8/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Forecast & Price Target