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.
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    If I’d invested £10k in British American Tobacco shares one year ago here’s what I have today

    British American Tobacco shares offer investors one of the highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 but this hasn't stopped…

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    10% dividend yield! Is British American Tobacco one of the greatest FTSE 100 bargains?

    British American Tobacco continues to pay its 10% dividend yield! But here’s why Zaven Boyrazian remains untempted by the payout.

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    British American Tobacco vs Legal & General: which has the better dividend forecast for 2024?

    British American Tobacco and Legal & General shares both carry yields above 8% for next year. But which of their…

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    These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend forecasts for 2024

    FTSE dividend forecasts have slowed a bit, but we could still be heading for an all-time record next year. So…

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    A 10% yield but down 32%! Is this FTSE stock now too cheap to ignore?

    This FTSE 100 stock pays some of the highest dividends in the index and is very undervalued compared to its…

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    9.9% yield! I just doubled down on this high-yield FTSE 100 share!

    After a shock announcement pushed this FTSE 100 share to a 52-week low, our writer bought more. It's high-yield --…

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    What’s the FTSE 100’s best 10% dividend yield?

    Depressed prices have thrown up some golden opportunities on the FTSE 100. Which of these 10%-yielding Footsie stocks should I…

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    The British American Tobacco share price has plummeted 6%! Is this a rare chance to buy?

    The British American Tobacco share price took a hit as its full-year update failed to meet investor expectations. But is…

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    Is the British American Tobacco (BAT) share price NOW too cheap to miss?

    The BAT share price has sunk again after another chilly market update. But is the company now a brilliant bargain…

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    Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

    We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in December, including one 'Fire' and one…

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    These FTSE shares have fallen 20%+ in 2023. Are they no-brainer buys for 2024?

    Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE stocks that have tanked this year. Has the share price weakness in 2023 presented an…

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    I would grab these cheap shares before prices rise again

    With the UK market in a slump, this Fool UK contributor is looking at buying up some cheap shares before…

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