British American Tobacco Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

British American Tobacco is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 44.2% and 1.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 40.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.2% in 3 years.

Key information

44.2%

Earnings growth rate

40.7%

EPS growth rate

Tobacco earnings growth	19.3%
Revenue growth rate	1.9%
Future return on equity	15.2%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	22 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

XTRA:BMT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	27,159	7,419	9,147	9,992	12
12/31/2025	26,499	7,248	8,921	9,595	12
12/31/2024	26,121	7,127	7,835	8,841	12
6/30/2024	26,182	-13,878	9,914	10,504	N/A
3/31/2024	26,733	-14,145	10,027	10,609	N/A
12/31/2023	27,283	-14,412	10,140	10,714	N/A
9/30/2023	27,755	-2,847	10,028	10,631	N/A
6/30/2023	28,227	8,718	9,915	10,548	N/A
3/31/2023	27,941	7,668	9,828	10,471	N/A
12/31/2022	27,655	6,617	9,741	10,394	N/A
9/30/2022	27,017	5,996	9,852	10,539	N/A
6/30/2022	26,378	5,375	9,963	10,684	N/A
3/31/2022	26,031	6,082	9,468	10,201	N/A
12/31/2021	25,684	6,789	8,972	9,717	N/A
9/30/2021	25,682	6,491	8,383	9,137	N/A
6/30/2021	25,680	6,193	7,794	8,556	N/A
3/31/2021	25,728	6,297	8,413	9,171	N/A
12/31/2020	25,776	6,400	9,031	9,786	N/A
9/30/2020	25,877	6,374	9,237	9,989	N/A
6/30/2020	25,978	6,347	9,443	10,192	N/A
3/31/2020	25,928	6,026	8,812	9,594	N/A
12/31/2019	25,877	5,704	8,181	8,996	N/A
9/30/2019	25,452	5,930	7,985	8,861	N/A
6/30/2019	25,026	6,156	7,788	8,725	N/A
3/31/2019	24,759	6,094	8,570	9,510	N/A
12/31/2018	24,492	6,032	9,352	10,295	N/A
9/30/2018	24,137	21,973	7,965	8,897	N/A
6/30/2018	23,782	37,914	6,578	7,499	N/A
3/31/2018	21,673	37,700	N/A	6,423	N/A
12/31/2017	19,564	37,485	N/A	5,347	N/A
9/30/2017	17,222	20,862	N/A	5,305	N/A
6/30/2017	15,500	4,238	N/A	5,262	N/A
3/31/2017	15,126	4,443	N/A	4,936	N/A
12/31/2016	14,130	4,648	N/A	4,610	N/A
9/30/2016	13,185	4,482	N/A	4,515	N/A
6/30/2016	13,375	4,316	N/A	4,419	N/A
3/31/2016	13,240	4,303	N/A	4,570	N/A
12/31/2015	12,536	4,290	N/A	4,720	N/A
9/30/2015	13,338	4,152	N/A	4,311	N/A
6/30/2015	13,571	4,013	N/A	3,901	N/A
3/31/2015	13,771	3,564	N/A	3,809	N/A
12/31/2014	13,971	3,115	N/A	3,716	N/A
9/30/2014	14,229	3,363	N/A	4,002	N/A
6/30/2014	14,486	3,611	N/A	4,287	N/A
3/31/2014	14,873	3,758	N/A	4,362	N/A
12/31/2013	15,260	3,904	N/A	4,436	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BMT is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (1%).

Earnings vs Market: BMT is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: BMT is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: BMT's revenue (1.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (5.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BMT's revenue (1.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: BMT's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (15.2%).

British American Tobacco Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Reiterates Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Provides Revenue Guidance for Fiscal Year 2022

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Provides Revenue Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2022

Recent updates

Dividend of UK£0.59 announced

Dividend of UK£0.59 announced

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.59 per share

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Announces Executive Changes

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on November 1, 2024

British American Tobacco p.l.c. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£2.01 (vs UK£1.77 in 1H 2023)

Dividend of UK£0.59 announced

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.59 per share

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 2 August 2024

High number of new directors

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE:BATS) announces an Equity Buyback for £1,600 million worth of its shares.

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.59 per share

BAT Reportedly to Launch ITC Selldown as Soon as This Week

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Declares Quarterly Interim Dividends for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on August 2024, November 2024 and February 2025

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Announces Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Against British American Tobacco P.L.C

British American Tobacco Reportedly Looks to Raise $2.5 Billion by Trimming Stake in ITC

Fourth quarter dividend of UK£0.59 announced

British American Tobacco p.l.c. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Final Results on Mar 14, 2024

Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£6.47 loss per share (vs UK£2.93 profit in FY 2022)

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Interim Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Announces Board Changes

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Reaches Global Settlement with Philip Morris International Inc

Adinkra group acquired Several cigarette brands from British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE:BATS).

Rosen Law Firm Files a Class Action Lawsuit Against British American Tobacco p.l.c

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.58 per share at 9.8% yield

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Declares Quarterly Interim Dividend, Payable on 1 February 2024

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Reiterates Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Directorate Change

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Executive Changes

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Appoints Cora Koppe-Stahrenberg as Chief People Officer with Effect from 1 November 2023

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Appointment of Murray S. Kessler to the Board as Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees, Effective on 6 November 2023

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.58 per share at 8.5% yield

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Declares Quarterly Interim Dividend, Payable on 3 November 2023

A consortium led by BAT Russia management acquired Russian and Belarusian businesses of British American Tobacco

A consortium led by BAT Russia management entered into an agreement to acquire Russian and Belarusian businesses of British American Tobacco.

A consortium led by BAT Russia management entered into an agreement to acquire Russian and Belarusian businesses of British American Tobacco.

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Appoints Caroline Ferland as Group Company Secretary, Effective 1 September 2023

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£1.77 (vs UK£0.81 in 1H 2022)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 08, 2024

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.58 per share at 8.8% yield

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on August 18, 2023

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Executive Changes

Kingsway Capital Reportedly in Talks with British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco over Air Stake Sale

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023

BAT plc Announces CEO Changes

Key Executive recently sold €817k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.58 per share at 7.8% yield

Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought €114k worth of stock

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£2.93 (vs UK£2.97 in FY 2021)

British American Tobacco p.l.c., Annual General Meeting, Apr 19, 2023

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Announces Management Changes

Insider recently bought €77k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.54 per share

British American Tobacco P.L.C. Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022, Payable on February 2, 2023

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Provides Revenue Guidance for Fiscal Year 2022

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.54 per share

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Declares Quarterly Interim Dividend, Payable on 10 November 2022

Director of Talent recently sold €202k worth of stock

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Announces Executive Appointments

First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.81 (vs UK£1.42 in 1H 2021)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 09, 2023

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.54 per share

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Declares Interim Dividend Payable in Equal Quarterly Instalments, in August 2022, Payable on 17 August 2022 and in November 2022 and February 2023

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Provides Revenue Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2022

Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought €312k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of UK£0.54 per share

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts