BTI Stock Recent News

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British American Tobacco stock has outperformed the S&P 500 since our latest coverage in May, prompting a re-evaluation of its key drivers. Despite an interim pullback in organic revenue, British American Tobacco's overall operating performance, strong cash position, moderate debt burden, and high dividend yield provide positive signs. Growth through its new products segment and Cannabis exposure is likely overlooked and underestimated.

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After a decline in 2023 and sluggishness in the first half of 2024, BTI's price has picked up impressive pace recently, with 22% YTD gains. This can be attributed to progress on its new categories segment, with marketing authorisation received for its Vuse vapes and the segment's rising contribution to financials. At the same time, the market multiples still indicate further upside and the dividend yield looks good too.

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British American Tobacco (BTI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Here is how British American Tobacco (BTI) and Vital Farms (VITL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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