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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    Is today’s British American Tobacco share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain?

    The British American Tobacco share price crashed last year. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers his position. Why is he still upbeat?

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    11.4% dividend yield! Is British American Tobacco the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend stock?

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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?

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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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