British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) Stock Forecast
BTI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.71 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $70.43 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $50.39 – $66.70
BTI analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BTI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BTI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.78 | $4.77 | $4.79 | $4.80 | −0.6% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.24 | $5.09 | $5.44 | $4.78 | +9.7% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BTI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $26.16B | $26.05B | $26.46B | +2.1% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $27.10B | $26.88B | $27.87B | +3.6% | 15 |
BTI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BTI revenue: reported and forecast
BTI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.85 | $4.85 | $4.82 | $4.78 | $4.78 | −1.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.26 | $5.25 | $5.26 | $5.24 | $5.24 | −0.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BTI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BTI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from BTI
7 analysts cover British American Tobacco p.l.c.; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.71 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $70.43, 17.4% above the latest close of $60.00. Analysts expect earnings of $4.78 per share for 2026, −0.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.24 per share on revenue of $27.1 billion. British American Tobacco p.l.c. beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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BTI forecast FAQ
What is British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s price target?
The average analyst price target for British American Tobacco p.l.c. is $70.43, 17.4% above the latest close of $60.00.
Is British American Tobacco p.l.c. a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering British American Tobacco p.l.c., 5 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.78 per share for 2026 (range $4.77 to $4.79); for 2027 the estimate is $5.24.
What is British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $26.2 billion, growth of 2.1%; for 2027 it is $27.1 billion.
Does British American Tobacco p.l.c. usually beat earnings estimates?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.