Market chatter aligns with BTI stock forecast upgrades after strong H1 earnings beat consensus expectations by 3%, supported by favourable FX rates. On the bottom line, it expects low-single-digit growth in adjusted operating profit and pledged to grow its dividend. Altria is also returning capital through share buybacks. In Q1 2025, the company repurchased $326 million worth of stock, leaving $674 million remaining under its current authorization , which it aims to complete by the end of the year. BTI stock forecast quantitative models factor in bond yield trends, noting that stable interest rates could make high-dividend equities like BTI more attractive over the next year.
