British American Tobacco launches buyback for British American Tobacco stock
Published on 10/19/2026 at 09:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSCapital return and earnings context
- BAT announced a buyback covering up to 217,492,219 shares on October 7, 2026.
- First-half 2026 revenue reached GBP 12.24 billion, up 1.40 percent year over year.
- British American Tobacco stock trades at EUR 52.93 at 9:30 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026.
British American Tobacco (ISIN GB0002875804) will repurchase shares through December 23, 2026, under a program that permits up to 217,492,219 shares. The company said on October 7, 2026, that the repurchased shares will be canceled to reduce share capital, according to FT.com.
Three milestones shape the setup
On July 30, 2026, BAT reported first-half revenue of GBP 12.24 billion, up 1.40 percent from the first half of 2025, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 7.90 percent to 164 pence, according to Yahoo Finance. On September 29, 2026, BAT said it expected mid-teens revenue growth from smoking alternatives through 2030 and retained 2026 revenue-growth guidance of 3.00 percent to 5.00 percent, Reuters reported. On October 7, 2026, the company announced the latest buyback arrangement, with the share count and cancellation plan set out in the linked announcement.
What does the buyback change?
The program gives BAT a defined capital-return timetable while the business invests in nicotine pouches, vaping and heated products. The authorization covers 217,492,219 shares, and the purchases run from October 13, 2026, through December 23, 2026. That structure can reduce the number of shares in issue, but the operating test remains the delivery of the company's 2026 growth ranges.
Upcoming dates mark the next checkpoints
The repurchase period began on October 13, 2026, and ends on December 23, 2026, according to the company announcement. BAT is scheduled to report fiscal year 2026 results on February 11, 2027, according to Simply Wall St.
Price and market value
BAT's market capitalization was USD 129.0 billion as of October 16, 2026. The stock was trading at EUR 52.93 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CEST. The quote is an intraday indication for investors in Germany; the primary listing is on the London Stock Exchange, where the symbol is BATS.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of British American Tobacco stock.
British American Tobacco stock facts
- Company: British American Tobacco p.l.c.
- ISIN: GB0002875804
- Ticker: BATS
- Primary exchange: London Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 19, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CEST): EUR 52.93
- Market capitalization: USD 129.0 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Tobacco
- Index membership: FTSE 100
Market context: Market report FTSE 100.
