BAT trades at deep value with ~8% dividend yield as the New Categories business (Vuse, Velo, glo) approaches profitability inflection. US menthol ban delay and continued ITC India stake monetization provide tailwinds. ESG-driven selling has likely exhausted, and the recategorization toward reduced-risk products is gaining FDA recognition. Free cash flow supports both deleveraging and shareholder returns.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
British American Tobacco PLC is headquartered in United Kingdom, which is currently showing moderate signals.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIO | NIO Inc | 27 | -10% | β2% | AVOID |
| LI | Li Auto Inc | 27 | +7% | β2% | NEUTRAL |
| JD | JD.com Inc | 27 | +13% | β2% | EARLY |
| DEO | Diageo PLC | 27 | +8% | β2% | NEUTRAL |
| ULVR.L | Unilever | 27 | β | β2% | NEUTRAL |
| BTI | British American Tobacco PLC | 27 | +14% | β2% | EARLY |
| RACE | Ferrari NV | 27 | +17% | β2% | EARLY |
Investors who hold BTI may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
BAT New Categories segment reaches profitability one year ahead of plan
Velo nicotine pouch share gains accelerate in US convenience channel
Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures
| Politician | Party | Type | Amount | Trade Date | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Armstrong | Buy | $15kβ$50k | Mar 30, 26 |