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Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) has issued an update.
Imperial Brands has continued executing its £1.45 billion share repurchase programme by buying back 353,995 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 at an average price of 3,035.35 pence per share, in an on-exchange transaction executed through Morgan Stanley. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s outstanding share count to 795,269,788, a move that is expected to enhance earnings per share and adjust ownership calculations for investors subject to UK disclosure and 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:IMB stock, click here.
More about Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands PLC is a UK-based tobacco and nicotine products company, primarily engaged in manufacturing and selling cigarettes, cigars, rolling tobacco and next-generation products across global markets. The group focuses on developed and selected emerging markets, where it competes with other major international tobacco companies for market share and cash generation.
Average Trading Volume: 1,889,878
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £24.77B
For a thorough assessment of IMB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.