Motley Fool Premium
  1. Stocks
    2. /
  2. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS)
    3. /

LSE:BATS (British American Tobacco p.l.c.)

About BATS

British American Tobacco was founded in 1902 as a joint venture between the UKs Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company. It is second only to Philip Morris in the World cigarette market, with more than 300 brands sold in around 180 markets.
Financial Market Data copyright © 2026 QuoteMedia. Data delayed 15 minutes unless otherwise indicated (view delay times for all exchanges). RT=Real-Time, EOD=End of Day, PD=Previous Day. Market Data powered by QuoteMedia. Terms of Use.

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) Latest News

Investing Articles

This Ratio Highlights British American Tobacco plc As A Buy For Me

| Peter Stephens

I’m thinking of adding British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) to my portfolio, and here’s why…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Three Reasons I’d Sell British American Tobacco plc Today

| Roland Head

British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) is a cash cow that's on life support, says Roland Head.

Read more »

Investing Articles

US Uncertainties Make Me Turn To British American Tobacco plc

| Peter Stephens

Three uncertainties surrounding the US make me want to buy British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Buffett Bull Case For British American Tobacco plc

| G A Chester

A Buffett fan considers the investment case for British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS).

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 Reasons Why British American Tobacco plc Is On My Buy List

| Peter Stephens

The recent update from British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) has made me bullish on the stock.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I Buy British American Tobacco plc?

| Harvey Jones

Tobacco volumes may be shrinking, but Harvey Jones can still see an investment case for British American Tobacco plc (LON:…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Surprising Buy Case For British American Tobacco Plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a little-known share price catalyst for British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why British American Tobacco plc Is A Bad Share For Novice Investors

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why you should steer clear of British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 More FTSE 100 Shares Trading Near 52-week Lows: BP plc, British American Tobacco plc and Aggreko plc

| David O'Hara

Blue-chip shares BP plc (LON:BP), British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) and Aggreko plc (LON:AGK) are all trading near to their…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why I’m A Buyer Of British American Tobacco plc

| Peter Stephens

Despite some surprising statistics on the scale of smuggling, I’m still looking to buy British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

Read more »

Investing Articles

Hold These Shares For The Bumpy Ride Ahead

| Tony Reading

Stocks such as National Grid plc (LON:NG) and British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) are a safe haven in stormy times.

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 Reasons Why I’m More Bullish Than Ever on British American Tobacco plc

| Peter Stephens

A recent data release makes me even more positive on British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)

Read more »