FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / British American Tobacco / 7 October 2026

British American Tobacco (BATS): news on Wednesday 7 October 2026

+8.7 strongly positive

Coverage focused on BAT's Horizon 2030 targets, a higher Jefferies price target and a Buy rating, alongside a bullish take on Velo. The buyback and November dividend also drew income-investor attention, giving a positive lean.

What drove it

Horizon 2030 targets
analyst upgrades
buyback and dividend

The 5 stories

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

+10.0 British American Tobacco: The Market Underestimates How Big Velo Can Become (NYSE:BTI) Seeking Alpha
Bullish view that Velo's potential is underestimated.
+9.7 BAT outlines Horizon 2030 as Jefferies raises target for BAT stock AD HOC NEWS
Jefferies raises target alongside Horizon 2030 outline.
+9.2 British American Tobacco rated Buy at $53 on Ve... Pluang
Buy rating with a $53 target.
+7.5 BAT stock highlights Horizon 2030 targets and November dividend AD HOC NEWS
Highlights Horizon 2030 targets and upcoming dividend.
+6.3 Why Is British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS) Back On Income Radars After Its Buyback Announcement Today? Kalkine Media
Buyback announcement brings renewed income investor interest.

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