British American Tobacco (LON: BATS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities researchers at HB Markets in a report issued on Friday.

British American Tobacco traded up 2.14% on Friday, hitting GBX 3508.0002. British American Tobacco has a 1-year low of GBX 2986.50 and a 1-year high of GBX 3514.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 3227.. The company’s market cap is £68.340 billion.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on BATS. Analysts at BNP Paribas reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a $57.61 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Societe Generale reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a $53.82 price target on the stock, up previously from $51.55. Finally, analysts at Panmure Gordon reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of British American Tobacco in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have a $55.34 price target on the stock.

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (British American Tobacco) is a holding company. The Company’s four principal brands include Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike and Pall Mall.

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