Imperial Brands Advances £1.45bn Buyback With New Share Cancellation

The latest announcement is out from Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ).

Imperial Brands PLC has continued execution of its previously announced £1.45 billion share repurchase programme, buying back 100,094 ordinary shares on 24 December 2025 at an average price of 3,136.73 pence per share for cancellation. The transaction, conducted via Morgan Stanley on the London Stock Exchange, will reduce the company’s shares in issue to 796,366,757, tightening the share base and potentially enhancing earnings per share while providing an updated denominator for investors assessing disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IMB) stock is a Buy with a £3650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Imperial Brands stock, see the GB:IMB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:IMB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:IMB is a Outperform.

Imperial Brands scores well due to strong earnings call performance and positive technical indicators. Financial performance is stable but requires careful management of debt and cash flow. The attractive valuation further supports the stock’s potential, despite some regulatory challenges.

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More about Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands PLC is a global fast-moving consumer goods company primarily operating in the tobacco and next-generation products industry, with a portfolio that includes cigarettes, cigars, and alternative nicotine products. The group focuses on developed and emerging markets, with its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange and subject to UK and EU market regulations.

Average Trading Volume: 2,003,282

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £24.96B

See more data about IMB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.