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An update from Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) is now available.
Imperial Brands has continued executing its GBP 1.45 billion share buyback, repurchasing 641,958 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 at an average price of 3,238.10 pence per share. The shares, bought via Morgan Stanley on the London Stock Exchange, will be cancelled, reducing the number of shares in issue to 787,738,081 and slightly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership.
The updated share count will serve as the new reference denominator for investors assessing disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules. This move underscores Imperial Brands’ ongoing capital return strategy and signals confidence in the company’s financial position, potentially supporting earnings per share and enhancing capital efficiency for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IMB) stock is a Buy with a £3500.00 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:IMB stock, click here.
More about Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands is a global tobacco and next-generation products company best known for manufacturing and selling cigarettes, cigars, rolling tobacco, and vaping products. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it targets international markets with a portfolio of traditional tobacco brands and reduced-risk nicotine offerings aimed at adult consumers.
Average Trading Volume: 1,953,094
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £25.89B
See more data about IMB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.