StockNews Upgrades BAT (NYSE:BTI) Stock Rating to Buy

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Dec.06.2023
StockNews Upgrades BAT (NYSE:BTI) Stock Rating to Buy
StockNews, a US stock news website, has upgraded its rating for British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) from "hold" to "buy".

According to multiple sources, StockNews, a US stock news website, recently upgraded its stock rating of British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) from "hold" to "buy".

 

Several other stock research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Argus downgraded their rating from "buy" to "hold." Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup both initiated coverage of British American Tobacco on November 1st and September 25th, respectively, and both gave it a "buy" rating.

 

Two investment analysts have given a "hold" rating on the stock, while three have given a "buy" rating. According to MarketBeat's data, British American Tobacco currently has an average rating of "moderate buy".

 

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