BAT Sets Horizon 2030 Goals: Mid-Teens New Category Growth and 30%+ Contribution Margin
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Summary
BAT's Capital Markets Day introduced Horizon 2030 targets of mid-teens New Category revenue growth and 30%+ contribution margin, while reaffirming FY26 guidance and flagging a c.2-2.5% FX headwind on EPS.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BTI
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Horizon 2030 Targets Unveiled
Driven by premiumisation, mix improvement, and scale, New Category revenue is expected to grow by mid-teens through 2030, with contribution margin reaching at least 30% by 2030.
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FY26 Guidance Reaffirmed
At constant rates, the company remains on track for the lower end of 3-5% revenue growth and 4-6% adjusted profit from operations growth, with adjusted diluted EPS growth towards the middle of the 5-8% range.
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FX Headwind Quantified
Based on current spot rates (USD/GBP 1.3245 as of 25 September 2026), a translational FX headwind of c.2-2.5% is expected on FY26 adjusted diluted EPS growth.
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Leverage Target Maintained
By year-end, leverage is expected to be within the 2.0-2.5x target range, while strong cash returns to shareholders continue.
Analysis · BTI · Manufacturing
At its Capital Markets Day, BAT laid out its first quantified multi-year ambitions for the smokeless portfolio, which already contributes 19.8% of group revenue. The company targets mid-teens revenue growth in New Categories through 2030 and a contribution margin of at least 30% by 2030. Alongside these long-term goals, management reaffirmed FY26 guidance and quantified a c.2-2.5% FX headwind on EPS growth, giving investors a clearer view of near-term earnings pressure and the strategic path ahead.
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