Imperial Brands Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value

An announcement from Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) is now available.

Imperial Brands PLC has repurchased 100,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its GBP 1.25 billion share buyback program, initially announced in October 2024. The transaction, completed on June 27, 2025, involved purchasing shares at an average price of GBp 2,837.5636 from Barclays Capital Securities Limited. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, which now stands at 814,289,850. This action is expected to impact the company’s market positioning by potentially increasing earnings per share and demonstrating confidence in its financial stability.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IMB) stock is a Hold with a £2400.00 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’ overall stock score is driven primarily by its strong financial performance and strategic corporate actions such as share buybacks. While technical indicators and valuation suggest a stable but cautious market view, the financials and corporate strategy underpin long-term potential.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:IMB stock, click here.

More about Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands PLC is a major player in the tobacco industry, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cigarettes, tobacco, and related products. The company focuses on maintaining a strong market presence and enhancing shareholder value through strategic initiatives such as share repurchase programs.

Average Trading Volume: 2,540,095

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £23.13B

For an in-depth examination of IMB stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.