British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)
Consumer Staples
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 14, 1980. SentiSense covers British American Tobacco p.l.c. in the Consumer Staples sector. Tadeu Marroco is its chief executive officer. The company reports 50,290 employees, and its corporate website is www.bat.com.
About British American Tobacco p.l.c.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 899 institutions reported holding BTI, with 327.3 million shares worth $20.2 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Capital Group, FMR and GQG Partners. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on BTI
- BTI sentiment: whether news and social coverage of British American Tobacco p.l.c. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- BTI ownership: all 899 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- BTI financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for British American Tobacco p.l.c.: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does British American Tobacco p.l.c. do?
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025.
What sector is BTI in?
SentiSense classifies British American Tobacco p.l.c. in the Consumer Staples sector.
Where does BTI stock trade?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 14, 1980.
Who is the CEO of British American Tobacco p.l.c.?
Tadeu Marroco is the chief executive officer of British American Tobacco p.l.c..