British American Tobacco Overview
- Year Founded
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1902
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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48,989
- Stock Symbol
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BATS
- Investments
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45
- Share Price
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$40.24
- (As of Wednesday Closing)
British American Tobacco General Information
Description
The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 505 billion cigarettes in 2024. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the us. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 25.5% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
Contact Information
Website
www.bat.comCorporate Office
- Globe House
- 4 Temple Place
- London WC2R 2PG
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Globe House
- 4 Temple Place
- London WC2R 2PG
- England, United Kingdom
British American Tobacco Timeline
British American Tobacco Stock Performance
As of 14-May-2025, British American Tobacco’s stock price is $40.24. Its current market cap is $88.2B with 2.19B shares.
(As of Wednesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.24 | $39.94 | $29.66 - $44.48 | $88.2B | 2.19B | 5.73M | $1.75 |
British American Tobacco Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, British American Tobacco has a trailing 12-month revenue of $33.1B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 124,620,344 | 124,620,344 | 115,706,885 | 140,030,101 |
| Revenue | 33,050,956 | 33,050,956 | 33,913,833 | 34,083,906 |
| EBITDA | 9,427,067 | 9,427,067 | (18,020,336) | 14,630,629 |
| Net Income | 3,920,065 | 3,920,065 | (17,858,741) | 8,215,633 |
| Total Assets | 149,192,547 | 149,192,547 | 151,232,500 | 185,821,302 |
| Total Debt | 46,364,264 | 46,364,264 | 50,612,110 | 52,206,799 |
British American Tobacco Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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British American Tobacco Comparisons
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British American Tobacco Competitors (9)
One of British American Tobacco’s 9 competitors is Imperial Brands, a Corporation company based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Brands | Corporation | Bristol, United Kingdom | ||||
| Turning Point Brands | Formerly PE-Backed | Louisville, KY | ||||
| Universal (Tobacco Company) | Corporation | Richmond, VA | ||||
| Altria Group | Corporation | Richmond, VA | ||||
| Alliance One Tobacco Canada | Corporation | Delhi, Canada |
British American Tobacco Patents
British American Tobacco Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202411932-D0 | Apparatus and method for processing plant material | Pending | 13-Aug-2024 | ||
| GB-202319754-D0 | Solar collector for a curing kiln | Pending | 21-Dec-2023 | ||
| GB-202318631-D0 | Method of extraction | Pending | 06-Dec-2023 | ||
| GB-202307530-D0 | Apparatus for feeding solid fuel feedstock into a furnace | Inactive | 19-May-2023 | ||
| GB-202305835-D0 | Method and system for analyzing tobacco leave samples for one or more alkaloids | Inactive | 20-Apr-2023 |
British American Tobacco Signals
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British American Tobacco Investments & Acquisitions (45)
British American Tobacco’s most recent deal was a PIPE with OrganiGram Holdings for . The deal was made on 28-Feb-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganiGram Holdings | 28-Feb-2025 | PIPE | Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology | ||
| Beni Oral Nicotine | 01-Jul-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Non-Durables | ||
| Joint Venture (Charlotte's Web Holdings / AJNA BioSciences) | 06-Apr-2023 | Joint Venture | Pharmaceuticals | ||
| Charlotte's Web | 15-Nov-2022 | PIPE | Personal Products | ||
| Sanity Group | 26-Sep-2022 | Early Stage VC | Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology |
British American Tobacco ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 01, 2025
30.47 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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British American Tobacco Exits (7)
British American Tobacco’s most recent exit was on 05-May-2017 from Express Logistic and Distribution. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Logistic and Distribution | 05-May-2017 | Completed |
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| Must Have | 05-Apr-2017 | Completed |
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| British American Tobacco Norway | 02-Jul-2008 | Completed |
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| Agrega | 01-Jan-2001 | Completed |
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| Mobico Group | 28-Jun-1991 | Buyout/LBO | Completed |
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British American Tobacco Affiliates
Subsidiaries (38)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kbio Holdings | London, United Kingdom | 2021 | |
| BT DE Investments | Wilmington, DE | 2021 | |
| Btomorrow Ventures | London, United Kingdom | 2019 | |
| Bat Finance Cop | London, United Kingdom | 2015 | |
| B.A.T. Netherlands Finance | Amstelveen, Netherlands | 2014 |
British American Tobacco FAQs
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When was British American Tobacco founded?
British American Tobacco was founded in 1902.
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Where is British American Tobacco headquartered?
British American Tobacco is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of British American Tobacco?
British American Tobacco has 48,989 total employees.
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What industry is British American Tobacco in?
British American Tobacco’s primary industry is Other Consumer Non-Durables.
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Is British American Tobacco a private or public company?
British American Tobacco is a Public company.
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What is British American Tobacco’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for British American Tobacco is BATS.
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What is the current stock price of British American Tobacco?
As of 14-May-2025 the stock price of British American Tobacco is $40.24.
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What is the current market cap of British American Tobacco?
The current market capitalization of British American Tobacco is $88.2B.
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What is British American Tobacco’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for British American Tobacco is $33.1B.
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Who are British American Tobacco’s competitors?
Imperial Brands, Turning Point Brands, Universal (Tobacco Company), Altria Group, and Alliance One Tobacco Canada are some of the 9 competitors of British American Tobacco.
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What is British American Tobacco’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
British American Tobacco’s EPS for 12 months was $1.75.
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