BTI Stock Recent News

Consumer stocks are in an interesting position. Numerous consumer discretionary stocks have been oversold amid growing economic uncertainty, while consumer defensive stocks are defensive plays that can protect against a volatile economy.

I initially had concerns about the sustainability of the dividend, the deterioration of the core business, and the transition to smoke-free products. BTI continues to prove me wrong, strengthening its balance sheet and demonstrating strong growth in smoke-free products. Changing market sentiment, which I previously thought was too stable, has led me to revise my rating to “Buy.”.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut at the September meeting, reinforcing investor expectations. Powell expresses confidence in achieving a soft landing, as inflation trends towards the 2% target. These are 3 high-yield dividend stocks which should benefit.

BTI stock rallied 11.4% post-earnings after mid-mild market turbulence, showcasing its defensive qualities. However, the price rally only factored in the potential from new categories and the market still overstates risks with its traditional cigarettes. On the other hand, the current high dividend yield understates total return potential because it neglected buybacks and debt paydowns.

The first interest rate cuts seem to have finally come closer. This fact alone has already sent interest rate sensitive asset prices higher. For high-income investors, this implies reduced yield potential ahead.

British American Tobacco shares rallied despite declining first-half sales. The dividend looks safe based on projections, but the company paid more in dividends than it generated in free cash flow this year.

British American Tobacco shares fell sharply but have since rebounded, up 20.04% in 2024. BTI's profitability remains strong, with a high margin business model and solid financials. Despite risks related to the tobacco industry, BTI's value proposition of trading at less than 8 times earnings and yielding 8.45% makes it an attractive investment opportunity.

British American Tobacco: An 8% No-Brainer Income Stock

British American Tobacco has seen a 25% rally in recent months, with a 10% rally since the market dip began on July 16. BTI began this rally at the same a 47% historical discount it had in 2000, delivering 24% annual returns for almost two decades. BTI just delivered solid earnings, and management reiterated and even raised long-term growth guidance to 5% to 7% EPS growth and a total return guidance of 13.6% to 15.6%.

British American Tobacco (BTI) remains fundamentally sound with a depressed multiple and double digit dividend yield. Recent earnings figures confirm BTI's durable cash generation profile. BTI expects to progressively improve revenue and profit growth by 2026, with potential positive macroeconomic trends ahead that could produce better results than expected.