BAT stock edges lower as London price dips and investors eye guidance

Published on 09/04/2026 at 22:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BAT stock trades softer on September 4, 2026, after a modest decline in London and with investors watching revenue and dividend guidance for the next few years.

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BAT stock (ISIN GB0002875804) is trading weaker on September 4, 2026, with the share quoted around 41.05 pounds in London, down about 1.2 percent intraday according to market data compiled by finanzen.ch.

BAT stock under pressure in London

As of September 4, 2026, BAT shares in London were down 1.2 percent to 41.05 pounds, reflecting a modest pullback after recent sessions of mixed trading reported by European stock portals.

On the same day, a quote for BAT on the German Lang & Schwarz venue showed 47.89 EUR, 1.46 percent below the previous close of 48.60 EUR, underscoring the broader softness in the stock across different markets according to finanzen.ch.

Consensus points to steady revenue and dividend growth

Recent analyst consensus for British American Tobacco, as reported in early September 2026, points to fiscal 2026 revenue of around 35,542.00 million USD, implying growth of about 2.7 percent compared with the prior year.

The same projections extend further out, with expected revenue of approximately 36,801.00 million USD in 2027 and 38,184.00 million USD in 2028, illustrating a mid single digit annual increase in the top line.

On the earnings side, consensus foresees EPS of 4.86 USD in 2026, rising to 5.17 USD in 2027 and 5.62 USD in 2028, which suggests a solid progression over three years and a clear numerical step up from the 2026 base.

Dividend expectations also remain central to the BAT equity story: analysts currently model a 2026 dividend of about 3.28 USD per share, roughly 9.3 percent higher than the prior year payout of around 3.00 USD, with the implied yield near 5.9 percent on the reference share price.

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One of BAT's most prominent products in the reduced risk segment is the Vuse vape brand, which has become a key pillar of the group’s strategy to shift revenue towards non combustible products.

In recent years, BAT has reported strong growth in this category, with millions of consumers using Vuse devices and cartridges, and management repeatedly highlighting the contribution of the brand to overall revenue and margin resilience in its most recent annual and interim reports.

BAT stock level and investor perspective

BAT stock last traded around 41.05 pounds in London on September 4, 2026, with a parallel price indication of 47.89 EUR on the German Lang & Schwarz venue, giving investors a clear view of the current valuation across both markets.