Research Analyst Reaffirms "Buy" Rating on BAT

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Nov.20.2023

Research Analyst Reaffirms "Buy" Rating on BAT

Research analysts reaffirmed a "buy" rating on British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) after its stock fell 2p (0.02 USD) to 2,518p (30.92 USD) on Wednesday.

In a research report on Wednesday, analysts reconfirmed their "buy" rating on British American Tobacco (LON:BATS). Shares of BATS declined by 2 pence (0.02 USD) to a price of 2,518 pence (30.92 USD) during midday trading on Wednesday.

References:

[1] Jefferies Financial Group Reaffirms Buy Rating for British American Tobacco (LON:BATS)

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[1] BAT Celebrating One Year Anniversary of glo™ Smokeless Product

[2] BAT Russian Division's Ownership Transferred to Abu Dhabi

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