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IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC ORD 10P (IMB.L)
LSE2,781pGBX+1.00p (+0.04%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Imperial Brands PLC, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, imports, markets, and sells tobacco and tobacco-related products in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Asia, Australasia, and internationally.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Imperial Brands PLC in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at 2,781p with a market capitalization of $21.6B. Wall Street consensus targets 3,314p (11 analysts), implying a +19.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of 2,626p, remaining 8.6% below its 200-day moving average. The Whystock Score of 65/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +19.2% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Annual Financials
| Metric (GBP) · Annual | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | £32.55B↑ | £32.48B↑ | £32.41B↑ | £32.17B |
| Gross Profit | £6.04B↓ | £6.68B↓ | £6.78B↓ | £7.00B |
| Operating Income | £3.35B↓ | £3.40B↓ | £3.55B↑ | £3.49B |
| Net Income | £1.57B↓ | £2.33B↓ | £2.61B↑ | £2.07B |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Imperial Brands PLC, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, imports, markets, and sells tobacco and tobacco-related products in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Asia, Australasia, and internationally. It offers a range of cigarettes, tobacco ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
£21.64B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
13.27
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.15
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
595.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
37.15%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.72M
Recent News
Imperial Brands Touts Strong 2026 Start as NGP Growth and £320M Savings Plan Advance
Imperial Brands (LON:IMB) executives said the company has made a strong start to its 2026 financial year and its Strategy 2030 plan, with management emphasizing disciplined growth in next-generation products, continued value creation in combustibles and a multiyear efficiency program. Speaking at a
How The Investment Story For Imperial Brands (LSE:IMB) Is Shifting As Caution Grows
Imperial Brands is back in focus after its fair value estimate was trimmed from £34.65 to £33.14, putting fresh attention on how the stock is being priced. Analysts have turned more cautious, with the latest target cuts framed as a response to reassessed risks and sentiment rather than a complete reset of the investment story. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets, and the debate behind them, can help you track the evolving narrative around valuation and cash flow...
Imperial Brands strengthens tobacco-free product range with Black Buffalo purchase
Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) shares reversed earlier losses to trade higher on Wednesday afternoon when the tobacco group revealed it will spent at least $150 million (£111.6 million) buying US nicotine pouch company Black Buffalo. The maker of Golden Virginia tobacco, Winston cigrettes and...
Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBF) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Growth Amid Market ...
Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBF) reports steady financial performance with revenue growth and strategic initiatives, despite market share and NGP challenges.
Imperial Brands Pulls Vaping Business From U.S.
The manufacturer—which houses Davidoff, Gauloises and JPS among its brands—said it would pull its vaping business out of the U.S., citing a drawn-out regulatory approval process.