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Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) has provided an announcement.
Imperial Brands has continued executing its £1.45 billion share buyback, purchasing 335,652 ordinary shares for cancellation on 25 February 2026 at an average price of 3,245.18 pence, with Morgan Stanley acting as broker. Following settlement and cancellation, the company’s share count will fall to 788,520,757, a reduction that marginally boosts earnings per share and signals ongoing confidence in its financial position and capital-return strategy.
The updated share total also provides a new reference denominator for investors and other parties required to report holdings under U.K. disclosure and transparency rules. This adjustment may influence institutional reporting obligations and could gradually tighten the stock’s free float, potentially affecting trading dynamics and liquidity over time.
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 nicotine products company, best known for manufacturing and selling cigarettes and next‑generation products across international markets. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it actively manages its capital structure, including through sizeable share repurchase programmes aimed at enhancing shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 1,941,081
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £25.49B
See more data about IMB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.