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An announcement from Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) is now available.
Imperial Brands has continued executing its £1.45 billion share buyback programme with the repurchase and planned cancellation of 85,110 ordinary shares on 7 April 2026, at an average price of 3,128.13 pence per share. The transaction, conducted via Morgan Stanley on the London Stock Exchange, forms part of the group’s ongoing capital return strategy and will reduce the number of shares in issue.
Following settlement and cancellation of these shares, Imperial Brands will have 781,034,545 ordinary shares in issue, a figure to be used by investors and other stakeholders when calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules. The reduced share count is expected to enhance metrics such as earnings per share and underscores the company’s commitment to returning surplus cash to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IMB) stock is a Buy with a £36.50 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 IMB Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 IMB stock, click here.
More about Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands is a global tobacco and next-generation products company, focused on manufacturing and selling cigarettes, cigars, rolling tobacco, and vapour and heated tobacco products. Listed in London, it targets adult consumers in key international markets and actively manages its capital structure through share repurchases and dividend payments.
Average Trading Volume: 2,302,402
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.95B
For an in-depth examination of IMB stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.