British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Bearish (0 bullish, 4 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-10-07, the close was $53.89: 3.0% below the 50-day average and 5.8% below the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 46, in its neutral range. MACD is bearish after a cross in the last 10 days. The stock sits 37% of the way up its 52-week range of $47.11 to $65.34, on 0.7x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $55.57 | Price 3.0% below |
| 200-day average | $57.18 | Price 5.8% below, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 below 200 | Death-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 46 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.69 vs -0.62 | Bearish cross in the last 10 days |
| 52-week range | $47.11 to $65.34 | 37% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 0.7x | Normal |
What followed this setup for BTI
- When it closed below its 200-day average (1,770 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +3.5%.
- When it closed below its 50-day average (2,513 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 70% of the time, median +5.1%.
- When it had MACD below its signal line (3,249 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 67% of the time, median +4.0%.
- All days since 1999 (6,711 days): higher 63 trading days later 65% of the time, median +3.7%.
Base rates use BTI's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about BTI's chart
What is BTI's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-07, BTI's 14-day RSI is 46, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is BTI above its 200-day moving average?
No. BTI closed at $53.89 on 2026-10-07, 5.8% below its 200-day average of $57.18, which is rising. When it closed below its 200-day average (1,770 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +3.5%.
Is BTI above its 50-day moving average?
No. BTI closed at $53.89 on 2026-10-07, 3.0% below its 50-day average of $55.57. When it closed below its 50-day average (2,513 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 70% of the time, median +5.1%.
Has BTI had a MACD crossover?
Yes, a bearish cross within the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-07 the MACD line is -0.69 against a signal line of -0.62, so MACD is bearish.
Is BTI near its 52-week high?
No. At $53.89 it sits 37% of the way up its 52-week range of $47.11 to $65.34, 17.5% below the high.
What is BTI's technical rating today?
Bearish: 0 of 5 indicators are bullish and 4 bearish as of 2026-10-07 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Hold, from the chart signal model.
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