Imperial Brands (GB:IMB)
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IMB Stock Chart & Stats
2776.50 p
19.90 p(0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2776.50 p
19.90 p(0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,648.00 p - 3,632.04 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume97.13K
Average Volume (3M)1.87M
Market Cap
£21.70B
Enterprise Value30.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£10.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.2
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
May 19, 2026EPS Estimate
1.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.90
Shares Outstanding777,729,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,677,567
30 Day Avg. Volume1,869,086
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.76
Price to Book (P/B)5.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.81
P/FCF Ratio9.11
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£3,392.86Price Target Upside22.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)3.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)£9.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Next-Generation Products (NGP) GrowthDouble-digit NGP growth indicates a durable structural shift in Imperial's revenue mix away from mature combustibles. Sustained category share gains across formats and geographic traction (including the U.S. Zone product) support recurring consumable demand and long-term margin expansion as consumers migrate to higher-growth NGP formats.
Material Capital Returns And Cash CommitmentsManagement's commitment to large buybacks and multi-billion pound capital returns reflects confidence in cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. Committed returns alongside free cash flow guidance signal management prioritises shareholder returns while deploying cash to support strategic initiatives, reinforcing long-term investor alignment.
Stable Margins And Operational EfficiencyConsistently healthy gross and operating margins point to durable pricing power and operational scale in tobacco products. Stable margins coupled with reported improvements in sales force effectiveness and pricing strategy suggest the company can sustain profitability despite volume headwinds and reinvest to support NGP expansion over the medium term.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio above 2x indicates material financial leverage that reduces flexibility for capex, M&A, or absorbing shocks. High leverage increases refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, magnifying risk if revenue or cash flow underperforms and limiting the company's capacity to fund NGP investment without raising additional capital.
Sharp Free Cash Flow DeclineA near-80% drop in free cash flow materially weakens the firm's liquidity buffer and threatens the sustainability of large capital returns and reinvestment plans. Even with a strong FCF-to-net-income ratio, such a steep decline signals potential timing or structural cash conversion issues that could constrain strategic flexibility over the coming months.
Regulatory Uncertainty In EU And Vape MarketRegulatory changes from the EU Tobacco Product Directive and evolving vape rules can structurally limit product formats, restrict market access, and raise compliance costs. This uncertainty hampers NGP rollout and category conversion in Europe, risking slower long-term adoption and margin pressure in one of Imperial's important markets.
Imperial Brands News
IMB FAQ
What was Imperial Brands’s price range in the past 12 months?
Imperial Brands lowest share price was 2648.00 p and its highest was 3632.04 p in the past 12 months.
What is Imperial Brands’s market cap?
Imperial Brands’s market cap is £21.70B.
When is Imperial Brands’s upcoming earnings report date?
Imperial Brands’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Imperial Brands’s earnings last quarter?
Imperial Brands released its earnings results on Nov 18, 2025. The company reported 1.903 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 1.898 p by 0.005 p.
Is Imperial Brands overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Imperial Brands’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Imperial Brands pay dividends?
Imperial Brands pays a Quarterly dividend of 40.08 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.57%. See more information on Imperial Brands dividends here
What is Imperial Brands’s EPS estimate?
Imperial Brands’s EPS estimate is 1.27.
How many shares outstanding does Imperial Brands have?
Imperial Brands has 777,729,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Imperial Brands’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Imperial Brands reported an EPS of 1.903 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 1.898 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.41%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Imperial Brands?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IMB
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Imperial Brands Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£3,392.86 (22.20% Upside)
£3,392.86 (22.20% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands PLC, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, imports, markets, and sells tobacco and tobacco-related products in Europe, Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. It offers a range of cigarettes, fine cut and smokeless tobacco, papers, and cigars; and next generation product (NGP) portfolio, such as e-vapour products, oral nicotine, and heated tobacco products. The company sells its products under various brands, including Davidoff, Gauloises, JPS, West, L&B, Winston, Parker & Simpson, blu, Pluze, Zone-X, Kool, Horizon, Backwoods, Skruf, Golden Virginia, Rizla, and Dutch Masters. It also engages in the distribution of tobacco and NGP products for tobacco and NGP product manufacturers; and various non-tobacco and NGP products and services. In addition, the company is involved in the management of a golf course; distribution of pharmaceuticals, POS software, and published materials and other products; printing and publishing activities; and provision of long haul transportation, industrial parcel and express delivery, advertising, and support management services. Further, it owns the trademarks; and retails its products. The company was formerly known as Imperial Tobacco Group PLC and changed its name to Imperial Brands PLC in February 2016. Imperial Brands PLC was founded in 1901 and is based in Bristol, the United Kingdom.
IMB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
3,392.86 p
▲(22.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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