- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong operating margin of 37.6%
- 5.31% TTM dividend yield
Weaker technical forecast for British American Tobacco p.l.c. as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock price fell by -0.0625% on the last day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026) from $60.80 to $60.76. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0% from a day low at $60.76 to a day high of $60.76. The price has fallen in 5 of the last 10 days and is down by -1.52% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -116 shares and in total, 269 shares were bought and sold for approximately $16.35 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -3.76% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $54.40 and $64.69 at the end of this 3-month period.
BTAFF Signals & Forecast
Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $61.41. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $60.60. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, June 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -6.41%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock
British American Tobacco p.l.c. finds support from accumulated volume at $60.67 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0 between high and low, or 0%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.42%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (BTAFF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect British American Tobacco p.l.c. to open at $60.76, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $59.74 and $61.79, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.05 (+/-3.43%) up or down from last closing price. If British American Tobacco p.l.c. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.43% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $60.67 (0.16%) than the resistance at $61.87 (1.82%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock A Buy?
British American Tobacco p.l.c. holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.263
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $60.76 ( 0%).
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BTAFF Performance
Trading levels for BTAFF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 60.76 | - |
| R2 | 60.76 | - |
| R1 | 60.76 | - |
| Price | 60.76 | |
| S1 | 60.76 | - |
| S2 | 60.76 | - |
| S3 | 60.76 | - |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 67.79 | 11.57% |
| R2 | 62.06 | 2.14% |
| R1 | 61.87 | 1.82% |
| Price | 60.76 | |
| S1 | 60.67 | -0.156% |
| S2 | 60.66 | -0.174% |
| S3 | 58.03 | -4.50% |
BTAFF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 31, 2025 | Dec 29, 2026 | Feb 03, 2027 | $0.81 | 1.32% |
| 2 | Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | Feb 03, 2027 | $0.83 | 1.36% |
| 3 | Jul 31, 2025 | Oct 02, 2026 | Nov 06, 2026 | $0.81 | 1.32% |
| 4 | Oct 01, 2026 | Oct 01, 2026 | Nov 06, 2026 | $0.83 | 1.36% |
| 5 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 10, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.81 | 1.32% |
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