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The latest update is out from Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ).
Imperial Brands has continued to execute its previously announced £1.45 billion share buyback programme, repurchasing 221,485 ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 at an average price of 3,181.71 pence per share through Morgan Stanley. The company will cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 797,282,814, a move that tightens the share capital base and may enhance earnings per share, while providing an updated reference point for investors and other stakeholders required to disclose changes in their holdings 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:IMB stock, click here.
More about Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands is a UK-based international tobacco and nicotine products company, producing and selling cigarettes, cigars, and next-generation products across global markets, with its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 1,871,297
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £25.36B
See more insights into IMB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.