FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / British American Tobacco / 4 October 2026

British American Tobacco (BATS): news on Sunday 4 October 2026

+6.3 strongly positive

Coverage was mostly supportive, led by Deutsche Bank reaffirming its Buy rating and BAT reaffirming its 2026 outlook. Commentary on dividends and product launches was tempered by mention of a share price drop and legal risks.

What drove it

Deutsche Bank Buy rating
2026 outlook reaffirmed
dividend appeal

The 5 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

+9.2 British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) Stock Rating Reaffirmed as Buy by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft MarketBeat
Deutsche Bank reaffirms Buy rating on BAT.
+7.5 British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS) Reaffirms 2026 Outlook, Is It A Bargain? simplywall.st
BAT reaffirms 2026 outlook; valuation discussion.
+5.0 BTI's diverse tobacco portfolio and new product launches boost growth and dividend yield amid stock price drop Pluang
Portfolio and product launches supportive, despite share price drop.
+3.3 British American Tobacco: Rich Dividends And Diversified Nicotine Assets - Competition/Legal Risks Ahead Seeking Alpha
Rich dividends and diversification offset by legal risks.
+0.8 Popular Kenyan Tobacco Company Era Ends As New Buyer Takes Over Assets The Kenya Times
Kenyan tobacco company assets sold; possibly BAT Kenya-related, unclear.

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