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IMI PLC (GB:IMI)
LSE:IMI
IMI Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
4 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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IMI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,580.00p
▲(3.53% Upside)
| Highest Price Target2,850p | Average Price Target2,580p | Lowest Price Target2,420p |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Jefferies
2,720p
Buy
9.15%
Upside
Reiterated
11/06/25
We expect little change to consensus forecasts, and the shares to move higher today. In 3Q25, group sales were +12% yoy on an OCC basis (+11% reported), with OCC sales +5% YTD. Process Automation was supported by increasing global energy demand, with a focus on the high-margin aftermarket, while the remaining market sectors, excluding Transport, "performed well".Automation: OCC sales were +17% yoy (+8% YTD). Process Automation orders were flat OCC YTD, against a strong comparator. Excluding the large £33m Marine order in the prior year orders were +5% OCC YTD. 3Q25 OCC sales were +26% yoy (1H25: +8%), and +14% YTD. Higher-margin aftermarket orders were +7% OCC YTD and +1% yoy; Industrial Automation sales were +2% yoy on an OCC basis (1H25: -4%). Life Technology: OCC sales were +4% (+1% YTD).
UBS
2,500p
Hold
0.32%
Upside
Reiterated
10/28/25
Kepler Capital
2,490p
Buy
-0.08%
Downside
Reiterated
10/21/25
RBC Capital
2,475p→2,500p
Hold
0.32%
Upside
Downgraded
10/14/25
Barclays
2,420p
Buy
-2.89%
Downside
Reiterated
09/26/25
IMI (IMI.L, 26-Sep-2025, GBp 2260), Overweight/Neutral
TR | OpenAI - 4o
2,567p→2,534p
Buy
1.69%
Upside
Reiterated
08/19/25
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J.P. Morgan
2,500p→2,850p
Buy
14.37%
Upside
Reiterated
08/18/25
CFRA
2,100p→2,200p
Hold
-11.72%
Downside
Downgraded
08/03/25
Deutsche Bank
2,250p→2,625p
Buy
5.34%
Upside
Reiterated
08/01/25
Goldman Sachs
2,220p→2,120p
Hold
-14.93%
Downside
Downgraded
05/27/25
HSBC
2,200p
Buy
-11.72%
Downside
Reiterated
12/19/24
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Jefferies
2,720p
Buy
9.15%
Upside
Reiterated
11/06/25
We expect little change to consensus forecasts, and the shares to move higher today. In 3Q25, group sales were +12% yoy on an OCC basis (+11% reported), with OCC sales +5% YTD. Process Automation was supported by increasing global energy demand, with a focus on the high-margin aftermarket, while the remaining market sectors, excluding Transport, "performed well".Automation: OCC sales were +17% yoy (+8% YTD). Process Automation orders were flat OCC YTD, against a strong comparator. Excluding the large £33m Marine order in the prior year orders were +5% OCC YTD. 3Q25 OCC sales were +26% yoy (1H25: +8%), and +14% YTD. Higher-margin aftermarket orders were +7% OCC YTD and +1% yoy; Industrial Automation sales were +2% yoy on an OCC basis (1H25: -4%). Life Technology: OCC sales were +4% (+1% YTD).
UBS
2,500p
Hold
0.32%
Upside
Reiterated
10/28/25
Kepler Capital
2,490p
Buy
-0.08%
Downside
Reiterated
10/21/25
RBC Capital
2,475p→2,500p
Hold
0.32%
Upside
Downgraded
10/14/25
Barclays
2,420p
Buy
-2.89%
Downside
Reiterated
09/26/25
IMI (IMI.L, 26-Sep-2025, GBp 2260), Overweight/Neutral
TR | OpenAI - 4o
2,567p→2,534p
Buy
1.69%
Upside
Reiterated
08/19/25
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J.P. Morgan
2,500p→2,850p
Buy
14.37%
Upside
Reiterated
08/18/25
CFRA
2,100p→2,200p
Hold
-11.72%
Downside
Downgraded
08/03/25
Deutsche Bank
2,250p→2,625p
Buy
5.34%
Upside
Reiterated
08/01/25
Goldman Sachs
2,220p→2,120p
Hold
-14.93%
Downside
Downgraded
05/27/25
HSBC
2,200p
Buy
-11.72%
Downside
Reiterated
12/19/24
Best Analysts Covering IMI plc
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
17/26 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+0.83%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 65.38% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +0.83% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
16/26 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.08%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 61.54% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.08% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
17/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+15.93%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Jonathan Hurn's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 89.47% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +15.93% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
17/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+31.06%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 89.47% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +31.06% per trade.
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IMI Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
43
52
48
36
17
Hold
3
1
1
1
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
46
53
49
37
20
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
IMI Financial Forecast
IMI Stock Forecast FAQ
What is GB:IMI’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, IMI PLC’s 12-month average price target is 2,580.00.
What is GB:IMI’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
IMI PLC has 3.53% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is IMI PLC a Buy, Sell or Hold?
IMI PLC has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is IMI PLC’s share price target?
The average share price target for IMI PLC is 2,580.00. This is based on 6 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst share price target is 2,850.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 2,420.00p. The average share price target represents 3.53% Increase from the current price of 2,492p.
The highest analyst share price target is 2,850.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 2,420.00p. The average share price target represents 3.53% Increase from the current price of 2,492p.
What do analysts say about IMI PLC?
IMI PLC’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 6 Wall Streets Analysts.
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