British American Tobacco (LON: BATS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Jefferies Group in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. They currently have a $54.06 (3600 GBX) price target on the stock.
Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a $63.21 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of British American Tobacco from $47.76 to $52.30 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at HB Markets reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note to investors on Friday.
Shares of British American Tobacco traded up 2.14% during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting GBX 3508.0002. British American Tobacco has a 52 week low of GBX 2986.50 and a 52 week high of GBX 3514.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 3227.. The company’s market cap is £67.594 billion.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (British American Tobacco) is a holding company. The Company’s four principal brands include Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike and Pall Mall.
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