UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 18, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38159

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Globe House

4 Temple Place

London WC2R 2PG

United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

This report includes materials as exhibits that have been published and made available by British American Tobacco p.l.c. as of February 18, 2026.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description

Exhibit 1		Press Release entitled “British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the “Company” or “BAT”) - BAT to Present at CAGNY; Reaffirming 2026 Full-Year Guidance” dated February 18, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

British American Tobacco p.l.c.


By:	/s/ Christopher Worlock
	Name:	Christopher Worlock
	Title:	Assistant Secretary

Date: February 18, 2026

British American Tobacco p.l.c. 6-K