London, Feb 20, 2026, 09:25 GMT — Regular session
- British American Tobacco edged 0.2% higher at the open in London.
- Disclosures of buyback activity followed a 3% gain in the previous session.
- Investors sifted through management’s CAGNY remarks and noted the reaffirmed FY26 targets.
British American Tobacco shares ticked up 0.2% to 4,483 pence by 0914 GMT in London’s early session on Friday, adding to Thursday’s gains. Investors parsed a new buyback announcement and comments from management regarding growth targets for 2026. (davy.ie)
It’s significant: BAT now says 2026 is shaping up to hit the low end of its targeted growth ranges, as the company works to defend profits in a U.S. nicotine market…
