Quantinno Capital Management LP Has $23.29 Million Stock Holdings in British American Tobacco p.l.c. $BTI

Quantinno Capital Management LP grew its stake in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) by 11.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 398,397 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,336 shares during the quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP’s holdings in British American Tobacco were worth $23,294,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in British American Tobacco by 35.2% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 27,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,155,000 after purchasing an additional 7,270 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in British American Tobacco by 42.5% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,455 shares of the company’s stock worth $400,000 after buying an additional 2,521 shares during the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its holdings in British American Tobacco by 10.2% during the second quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 6,017 shares of the company’s stock worth $285,000 after buying an additional 559 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of British American Tobacco by 58.6% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 14,853 shares of the company’s stock worth $703,000 after buying an additional 5,486 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. increased its stake in shares of British American Tobacco by 5.4% in the 2nd quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 15,967 shares of the company’s stock valued at $756,000 after acquiring an additional 816 shares during the last quarter. 16.16% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

British American Tobacco Stock Performance

NYSE BTI opened at $60.71 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $61.19 and its 200-day moving average is $60.24. British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a one year low of $49.88 and a one year high of $67.30.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of British American Tobacco from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of British American Tobacco from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, BTIG Research initiated coverage on shares of British American Tobacco in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.00.

Trending Headlines about British American Tobacco

Here are the key news stories impacting British American Tobacco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: British American Tobacco reported progress in its next-generation nicotine business during the first half of 2026. New categories contributed more revenue, growth accelerated, margins improved, and the vaping division returned to growth after a two-year downturn. These developments support the company’s long-term transition away from traditional tobacco and may justify a valuation premium. British American Tobacco: The Right Kind Of Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted British American Tobacco among consumer-goods companies under review, potentially drawing attention to its recurring cash flow, dividend appeal and smoke-free growth strategy. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s second-quarter earnings call and presentation provided additional detail on results and management’s smoke-free transition, but the immediate share-price impact depends on how investors interpret the outlook and execution risks. BTI Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: British American Tobacco’s updated fiscal 2026 outlook trails analyst expectations: EPS guidance of 4.725 is below the 4.810 consensus, while revenue guidance of $33.7 billion is below the $35.0 billion estimate. The reduced outlook is likely the main reason investors have pressured the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported quarterly EPS of $1.11 and revenue of $8.10 billion were substantially below consensus estimates of $2.21 and $16.42 billion, respectively. Although the magnitude may reflect reporting or accounting differences, the headline miss creates near-term confidence concerns. British American Tobacco Earnings Results

British American Tobacco Company Profile

British American Tobacco plc (BTI) is a multinational tobacco manufacturer and nicotine products company headquartered in London. Founded in 1902 as a joint venture to commercialize tobacco products outside the United States, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest tobacco firms with a long history in manufacturing and global distribution of combustible tobacco products.

BAT’s core business remains the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products under a portfolio of well-known consumer brands, including Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Kent and Rothmans.