LSE:IMB 17 March 2026 - 16 May 2026

Imperial Brands Shares Gain 2.5% as Buyback Bets Offset Tobacco Slowdown
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Imperial Brands Shares Gain 2.5% as Buyback Bets Offset Tobacco Slowdown

Imperial Brands shares rose 2.52% to 2,888p in London trading Monday after last week’s half-year results. Reported operating profit fell 36.5% due to a Delaware settlement and strategy costs, but adjusted profit edged up 0.6%. Tobacco net revenue increased 1.5% on price hikes, while next-generation products grew 7.5%. The FTSE 100 was up 0.16% amid broader market caution.
May 18, 2026
Imperial Brands Stock Holds 2026 Guidance as Dividend Rises, But Iran Risk Clouds the Trade
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Imperial Brands Stock Holds 2026 Guidance as Dividend Rises, But Iran Risk Clouds the Trade

Imperial Brands kept its 2026 outlook after first-half adjusted operating profit rose 0.6% at constant currency to £1.64 billion. The company raised its interim dividend by 4% and continued a £1.45 billion buyback. Management warned that the Middle East conflict could increase costs and hit demand but reported no material impact yet. Tobacco volumes fell 1.5%, while NGP net revenue rose 7.5%.
May 13, 2026
Imperial Brands Stock Slips After Major Investor Cuts Stake Below 5% Ahead of Dividend
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Imperial Brands Stock Slips After Major Investor Cuts Stake Below 5% Ahead of Dividend

Imperial Brands shares fell 0.4% to 3,240 pence after Spring Mountain Investments cut its stake below 5%, according to a UK filing. The company repurchased nearly 391,000 shares last week as part of a £1.45 billion buyback. Imperial’s final dividend is due March 31, with a trading update set for April 14. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% as energy and bank stocks gained.
March 17, 2026

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