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.
  • British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) Latest News

    A senior man and his wife holding hands walking up a hill on a footpath looking away from the camera at the view. The fishing village of Polperro is behind them.
    Investing Articles

    2 UK shares that could help set up a SIPP for decades!

    Our writer explains the long-term appeal he sees in one British share he already owns in his SIPP -- and…

    Read more »

    Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear
    Investing Articles

    Turn a £20K ISA into £1,980 in annual passive income? Here’s how!

    Our writer thinks that by investing in the right blue-chip shares, he could use an ISA to generate sizeable passive…

    Read more »

    Investor looking at stock graph on a tablet with their finger hovering over the Buy button
    Investing Articles

    1 dividend stock down 21% to consider buying right now

    This dividend stock has suffered recently. But this Fool thinks now could be a buying opportunity. Here he explains why.

    Read more »

    Smart young brown businesswoman working from home on a laptop
    Investing Articles

    3 tempting high-yielding passive income stocks I like — but are they shrewd buys?

    This Fool takes a closer look at these passive income stocks. Is their high dividend yield sustainable and should she…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    These 2 shares could earn me a £398 monthly second income!

    Christopher Ruane explains how he could aim to earn hundreds of pounds per month on average as a second income,…

    Read more »

    Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
    Investing Articles

    I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock today to start making powerful passive income for retirement

    Making passive income today will set this Fool up for a more comfortable retirement. Here's an example of how he'd…

    Read more »

    Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
    Investing Articles

    436 shares in this FTSE dividend star could make me £1,567 a month in passive income

    This stock has one of the best yields in the FTSE 100 and generates major passive income for me, especially…

    Read more »

    Close-up of British bank notes
    Investing Articles

    How I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £3K+ second income

    Our writer explains how he would target a second income north of £3,000 every year in the long term by…

    Read more »

    A young black man makes the symbol of a peace sign with two fingers
    Investing Articles

    2 FTSE beginner stocks on my watchlist

    With so many FTSE companies available, starting a portfolio can be tough. I’ve highlighted two beginner stocks below that I’m…

    Read more »

    Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
    Investing Articles

    2 cheap shares I think have hidden growth prospects

    Christopher Ruane looks at two cheap shares in the FTSE 100, both yielding over 8%, that he thinks might benefit…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    Down 25%, where will the British American Tobacco share price go next?

    The British American Tobacco share price has taken a hit. But this Fool isn't deterred. He think's now could be…

    Read more »

    Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
    Investing Articles

    £0 in savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £7,895 a month of passive income

    With no savings in the bank, small but regular investment into dividend-paying shares can result in significant passive income over…

    Read more »