BAT backs outlook as new categories growth accelerates

British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) has backed its outlook for the 2026 financial year as stronger-than-expected growth in nicotine pouches and vaping products helped offset continued declines in traditional cigarette volumes. The tobacco group upgraded its forecast for revenue growth from its New Categories arm, which includes Velo nicotine pouches, Vuse vaping products and glo heated tobacco devices.

Proactive Investors • Jun 2, 2026

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) Q2 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) Q2 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026

British American Tobacco Cuts Cigarette Outlook But Expects Lift in New-Category Revenue

The company said global industry volumes in its traditional cigarette market would likely be lower than previously expected this year.

WSJ • Jun 2, 2026

Charlotte's Web Appoints Jeff Raborn to Board of Directors

Veteran Legal and Regulatory Executive Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience Across Private Practice and Highly Regulated Consumer Industries Louisville, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2026) - Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) (Charlotte's Web or the Company), a botanical wellness innovation company and a market leader in hemp extract wellness, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Raborn to its Board of Directors, effective May 28, 2026. Mr. Raborn has been designated to the Board by BT DE Investments Inc. ("BAT"), a subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Newsfile Corp • Jun 1, 2026

Diageo and BAT top picks for Citi as World Cup football approaches

Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE and British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) are among Citi's preferred consumer stocks heading into the summer, with the bank also expecting brewers and pub operators to benefit from improving trading conditions and this year's FIFA World Cup, which starts in just over two weeks. In spirits, Citi said Diageo could continue to recover after recently reaffirming its guidance for the 2026 financial year and accelerating strategic changes under chief executive Dave Lewis.

Proactive Investors • May 28, 2026

Charlotte's Web Announces Closing of Transaction with British American Tobacco, Including US$10 Million Investment

Louisville, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2026) - Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated March 30, 2026, Charlotte's Web has closed the transaction with BT DE Investments Inc. ("BAT"), a subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) (NYSE: BTI), comprised of two components: (i) the amendment and conversion of BAT's outstanding C$75.3 million (or approximately US$55 million) as of May 28, 2026 principal amount of the convertible debenture, as well as all accrued interest thereon, into common shares of Charlotte's Web at a conversion price of C$0.94 per share; and (ii) a concurrent additional equity investment by BAT of US$10 million by way of a private placement at a per share price (the "Subscription Price") of C$0.94 (collectively, the "Transaction").

Newsfile Corp • May 28, 2026

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S. FDA's new, looser regulation of new vapes and nicotine pouches will potentially unleash hundreds more such products on the market in the coming weeks and months, ​according to three current and former Trump administration officials.

Reuters • May 26, 2026

British American Tobacco: The Cigarette Bear Case Is Too Simple

British American Tobacco offers attractive risk-adjusted returns amid regulatory upheaval, with strong revenue predictability and resilient cash flow generation. BTI's reported GAAP revenue since 2018 averages £26 billion, with low volatility, underscoring the tobacco market's ongoing stability despite health awareness and new regulations. Free cash flow margins remain robust, averaging 29% (2018–2024), except for a litigation-impacted 2025, supporting solid valuation and dividend sustainability.

Seeking Alpha • May 25, 2026

The Vice Market Is Shifting

Earlier this month, I headed from Virginia to Florida on the Amtrak auto train. I highly recommend this option instead of driving down I-95.

ETF Trends • May 24, 2026

The Dividend Stocks That Generate $60,000 Tax-Free Inside a Roth (And What They Cost You in a Taxable Account)

Holding a high-yield dividend portfolio in a taxable account at the 24% federal bracket means writing the IRS a $14,400 check every year on $60,000 of income that should have been yours.

24/7 Wall Street • May 23, 2026