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Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) has issued an update.
Imperial Brands has appointed John Rishton as a non-executive director and chair designate, with effect from 13 July 2026, and he will succeed current chair Thérèse Esperdy on 1 December 2026 following her retirement from the board. The move follows a comprehensive succession process led by the People, Governance & Sustainability Committee and comes as Imperial seeks continuity in governance while consolidating its turnaround of the core tobacco business and expanding next-generation products; Rishton’s track record in steering complex transformations at major multinationals is expected to support the company’s evolved strategy and ambitions for consistent, sustainable growth after a period in which Esperdy oversaw a strategic reset and significant capital returns to shareholders.
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 company, historically focused on traditional combustible tobacco products while increasingly developing and marketing next-generation alternatives. Positioned as a challenger in a highly regulated industry, it targets sustained, capital-efficient growth and has recently emphasised portfolio transformation and enhanced shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 1,852,027
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £24.05B
For detailed information about IMB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.