British American Tobacco stock rises on CFO award and outlook
Published on 09/04/2026 at 11:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
British American Tobacco stock (ISIN US1104481072) traded against a mixed backdrop on September 3, 2026, after a market wrap cited a new 125,012-share conditional award for chief financial officer Dragos Constantinescu and a London close of 4,126.00 pence, down 1.15 percent on the day.
CFO award and growth view
According to the ad hoc news report, the award ties compensation more closely to long-term shareholder returns. The same report says analyst expectations point to fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 35,542.00 million, up 2.7 percent from the prior year.
That outlook also includes USD 36,801.00 million for 2027 and USD 38,184.00 million for 2028, while EPS is projected at USD 4.86 in 2026, USD 5.17 in 2027 and USD 5.62 in 2028. For investors, the comparison is clear: revenue growth is modest, but earnings per share still trend higher across the forecast window.
Dividend base stays relevant
The same analysis points to a 2026 dividend of USD 3.28 per share, about 9.3 percent above the prior-year payout around USD 3.00, with a yield near 5.9 percent on the referenced share-price base. Return on equity is projected to rise from 16.5 percent in 2026 to 19.1 percent in 2028.
That gives BTI a second number to watch besides the share award: the mix of payout growth and improving capital efficiency. A first. The market reaction remained limited, but the new governance move and the forecast path both kept the stock active.
Vuse remains central
Vuse remains one of British American Tobacco's key reduced-risk brands and a representative product for the group's shift toward non-combustible products. In the same market overview, that broader mix sits alongside the 2026 revenue and EPS forecasts, which frame the product story as a revenue-supporting part of the business rather than a standalone theme.
BTI stock level
British American Tobacco stock closed at 4,126.00 pence on September 3, 2026, down 48.00 pence or 1.15 percent. The New York-listed ADS under BTI tracked that London move, while the 52-week range quoted on CNBC ran from 38.63 to 61.70 USD as of September 4, 2026.
British American Tobacco at a glance
- Company: British American Tobacco plc
- ISIN: US1104481072
- Ticker: BTI
- Trading venue: New York Stock Exchange ADR
- Price (as of September 3, 2026): 4,126.00 pence
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Tobacco
- Index membership: FTSE 100
