Is British American Tobacco Stock a Long-Term Buy?

The stock emerged from a disastrous decade and could now outperform the market moving forward.Tobacco stocks aren't for everyone. The fact that they deal in vices and sell addictive products is off-putting to some, while others skip over them in favor of faster-growing businesses. British American Tobacco (BTI 0.52%) is one of the industry's most prominent players, boasting a global presence and a diverse portfolio of cigarette brands and smoke-free nicotine products.The stock's nearly 7% dividend yield off ...