British American Tobacco PLC Sponsored ADR (LSE:BATS) reiterated full‑year guidance—revenue up 3–5%, adjusted operating profit up 4–6%—while now forecasting global cigarette volumes down ~3% and hiring Goldman Sachs to buy back and cancel shares from 30 Jul–12 Oct 2026.

Previous Week Recap

  • British American Tobacco PLC Sponsored ADR Guidance Reiterated: British American Tobacco (BATS) reiterated full-year guidance: revenue growth 3%–5%, adjusted operating profit up 4%–6%, and now sees global cigarette industry volumes down ~3% for the year.
  • British American Tobacco PLC Sponsored ADR Share Buyback: British American Tobacco (BATS) hired Goldman Sachs to repurchase and cancel shares from 30 Jul–12 Oct 2026 under AGM authority; max price = higher of 105% five‑day avg or prevailing market price.

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