British American Tobacco: Citi reiterates 'buy' as CAGNY debut underlines 2026 top pick

Citigroup reiterated its 'buy' rating on British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) following the group's first presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference. Citi confirmed the stock remained its top pick for 2026 within the Staples sector.

Proactive Investors • Feb 19, 2026

Organigram Announces C$65.2 Million BAT Private Placement Investment in Connection with the Acquisition of Sanity Group

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading global cannabis company, today announced that it has entered into a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with BT DE Investments Inc. ( “BAT”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATs and NYSE: BTI), in connection with its previously announced proposed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Sanity Group GmbH (“Sanity” or “Sanity Group”.

Business Wire • Feb 19, 2026

2 High-Yield CEFs To Enhance Your Retirement Income

2 High-Yield CEFs To Enhance Your Retirement Income

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Prepared Remarks Transcript

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

BAT's big discount to Philip Morris 'should narrow' with ample buyback potential, says broker

British American Tobacco PLC is making steady progress in its shift away from cigarettes, with analysts at Jefferies saying the group's next-generation product strategy is "on track". In a note following last week's 2025 results, analysts described the FTSE 100 group as a "robust" operator in terms of combustible tobacco, which is transitioning successfully towards a smoke-free portfolio thanks in part to "category-leading momentum" in its US nicotine pouch brand Velo and trends in US vaping that are beginning to improve.

Proactive Investors • Feb 17, 2026

8 High Yields Of Quality And Value To Buy

Rose's Income Garden portfolio features 75 dividend payers, 47+ with investment-grade S&P ratings and a 6.09% forward yield. Eight quality, high-yield stocks (4.7%-10%) are highlighted, with detailed valuation, yield, and buy/hold/trim recommendations. Several names, including ARCC, VICI, and KMB, are near fair or undervalued levels, while MO, BTI, and WPC are seen as ones to watch and hold.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

British American Tobacco 2025 Earnings: Battleground United States

British American Tobacco p.l.c. reported 2025 adjusted EPS up 3.4% and net revenues of £25.6B, with currency-neutral growth of 2.1%. The article offers a fresh look at the company and includes details on its cigarette business and its efforts in the area of smoke-free products. I will discuss the reasons for the 37% year-over-year decline in BTI's operating cash flow, particularly in relation to the company's ability to continue to pay a growing dividend.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2026

US import block on vapes could cut illegal sales by a third, BAT says

A potential U.S. move to block imports of some disposable vapes could cut the booming market for unregulated e-cigarettes by as much as a third, British American Tobacco's CEO told Reuters on Thursday, though any impact is unlikely before 2027.

Reuters • Feb 12, 2026

BAT to cut jobs as part of AI-driven streamlining effort

British American Tobacco PLC is expecting to cut jobs as it increases use of artificial intelligence as part of efforts to cut costs. The FTSE 100 maker of cigarettes, vaping devices and nictine pouches announced the AI-driven productivity programme alongside its annual results on Thursday where it reported £10 billion of profit and £6.3 billion of cash flow.

Proactive Investors • Feb 12, 2026

British American Tobacco edges past forecasts as smokeless growth gathers pace

British American Tobacco PLC announced an increased £1.3 billion share buyback for 2026 as results for last year beat City forecasts by a cigarette paper, but growth expectations for the coming year were dampened down. Adjusted operating profit rose 2.3% to £11.57 billion in the 2025 calendar year, just ahead of market expectations of £11.45 billion.

Proactive Investors • Feb 12, 2026