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Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) (IMBBY)
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Imperial Brands (IMBBY) Price & Analysis

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IMBBY Stock Chart & Stats

$43.35
-$0.06(-0.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$43.35
-$0.06(-0.19%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow & ConversionVery strong and consistent free cash flow (GBP 2.6bn over 12 months) and near-100% operating cash conversion provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends, buybacks and debt reduction, increasing resilience to regulatory or cyclical shocks over the medium term.
Margins & ProfitabilityHealthy gross and operating margins reflect efficient manufacturing, pricing power and cost control. Sustained margin profiles support stable cash generation and allow the company to absorb excise, FX and regulatory headwinds while funding strategic initiatives and returns to shareholders long term.
Transformation & EfficiencyA targeted GBP 320m of structural savings, factory exits and outsourcing of ~400 roles indicate durable cost base improvements. These changes lower fixed cost intensity, improve manufacturing efficiency and enhance margin sustainability, supporting cash flow and strategic reinvestment over multiple years.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMaterial leverage (debt/equity 1.54; reported leverage ~2.4x) reduces financial flexibility, raising refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. Higher leverage constrains capital allocation optionality, increasing risk if cash flows weaken or regulatory costs rise in the medium term.
Revenue ContractionA small but negative top-line trend signals underlying volume pressure in core combustibles and challenges in offsetting declines solely via pricing. Sustained lack of revenue growth limits organic scale benefits and places more reliance on cost cuts and NGP growth to drive long-term earnings expansion.
Regional/product HeadwindsA ~50% volume collapse in Australia is a significant, market-specific structural headwind that materially reduces regional profitability and requires permanent resizing. Such sharp declines illustrate execution and demand risks in specific geographies and can weigh on aggregate growth and margins.

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IMBBY FAQ

What was Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s price range in the past 12 months?
Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) lowest stock price was $36.93 and its highest was $45.48 in the past 12 months.
    What is Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s market cap?
    Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s market cap is $29.89B.
      When is Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 17, 2026 which is in 180 days.
        How were Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s earnings last quarter?
        Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $1.716 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.714 by $0.002.
          Is Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) pay dividends?
            Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.517 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.33%. See more information on Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) dividends here
              What is Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s EPS estimate?
              Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s EPS estimate is 2.82.
                How many shares outstanding does Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) have?
                Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) has 776,098,600 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Imperial Brands PLC (ADR) reported an EPS of $1.716 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.714. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.927%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IMBBY
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                      Company Description

                      Imperial Brands PLC (ADR)

                      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.

                      Imperial Brands (IMBBY) Earnings & Revenues

                      IMBBY Company Deck

                      IMBBY Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call presented a broadly constructive operational and financial picture: strong cash generation (GBP 2.6bn), sustained capital returns (dividend increase and GBP 1.45bn buyback), confirmed full-year guidance, and clear progress on NGP scale, vapor/heated tobacco momentum and a GBP 320m efficiency program. These positives were partially offset by H1 one-offs (>GBP 50m), modest adjusted operating profit growth (+0.6%), a sharp Australia volume decline (~50%), and short-term promotional drag in U.S. NGP (~GBP 13m). Management expects many headwinds to ease in H2 and reiterated guidance, indicating confidence in a step-up in performance.View all IMBBY earnings summaries
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                      Ownership Overview

                      0.39%0.03%99.56%
                      Insiders
                      0.03% Other Institutional Investors
                      99.56% Public Companies and
                      Individual Investors

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