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Imperial Brands Plc(LSE) IMB

Market Cap£21.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+4,281%
5 Year+83%
1 Year-4%
1 Month+2%
£28.25
-0.60%
-0.17Today
Imperial Brands Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 2,825.002026-07-31
Imperial Brands Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.07%GBX 2,823.002026-07-24
1 month+2.06%GBX 2,768.002026-07-01
3 month+0.3%GBX 2,816.502026-05-01
Year to date-9.43%GBX 3,119.002025-12-31
1 year-4.37%GBX 2,954.002025-07-31
3 year+53.2%GBX 1,844.002023-08-01
5 year+83.2%GBX 1,542.002021-07-30
Since inception+4,280.68%GBX 0.641996-10-02

Imperial Brands Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£21.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£37.94B

Net Income (TTM)

£4.31B

EPS (TTM)

£2.13

P/E Ratio

13.19

Dividend

£1.62

Beta (Volatility)

-0.04 (Low)

Price

£28.25

Volume

2,214,185

Open

£28.37

Previous Close

£28.25

Daily Range

£27.82 - £28.54

52-Week Range

£26.26 - £33.41

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 17, 2026

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About Imperial Brands Plc

Imperial Brands PLC is a leading global tobacco company that manufactures, imports, markets, and sells a diverse range of tobacco and tobacco-related products. The company operates internationally, offering products under well-known brands such as JPS, Davidoff, and Winston, while also expanding into non-tobacco and next-generation products.

Products and Services
  • Manufactures and sells cigarettes and tobacco accessories
  • Offers vapour, heated tobacco, and oral nicotine products
  • Engages in the distribution of non-tobacco and NGP products
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £9.08 billion, indicating strong market demand
  • Net income for the latest quarter was £475 million, showcasing profitability
  • Focus on next-generation products aligns with evolving consumer preferences
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve-month revenue of £34.4 billion reflects consistent performance
  • Dividend yield of 5.69% offers attractive returns to shareholders
  • Operating income margin of 15.9% demonstrates operational efficiency
Imperial Brands PLC has established itself as a significant player in the tobacco industry, with a robust portfolio of products and a commitment to innovation. The company's recent financial performance highlights its ability to generate substantial revenue and maintain profitability, even in a challenging market environment. The focus on next-generation products positions Imperial Brands well for future growth, catering to changing consumer preferences. With a strong dividend yield, the company presents an appealing option for investors seeking income alongside potential capital appreciation.
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Industry

Tobacco

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

25,100

CEO

Stefan Bomhard, PhD

Website

www.imperial-tobacco.com

Headquarters

Bristol, BI BS3 2LL, GB

IMB Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

34.43%

Operating Margin

18.17%

Net Income Margin

8.96%

Return on Equity

39.24%

Return on Capital

23.54%

Return on Assets

6.16%

Earnings Yield

7.58%

Dividend Yield

5.73%

Payout Ratio

74.17%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£21.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

763.14M

Volume

2.21M

Avg. Volume

2.89M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£13.50B

Operating Income

£7.04B

EBITDA

£7.88B

Operating Cash Flow

£6.31B

Capital Expenditure

-£606.50M

Free Cash Flow

£5.70B

Cash & ST Invst.

£497.00M

Total Debt

£11.23B

Imperial Brands Plc Performance Analysis

Imperial Brands Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 16,916,000,0002.1%
20232023-09-30GBP 18,077,000,0006.9%
20242024-09-30GBP 18,486,000,0002.3%
20252025-09-30GBP 18,984,000,0002.7%
Imperial Brands Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-3014.5%
Q22025-03-31-12.2%
Q42025-09-3019.2%
Q22026-03-31-12.0%
Imperial Brands Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 1.65-44.9%
20232023-09-30GBP 2.5152.2%
20242024-09-30GBP 2.9919.2%
20252025-09-30GBP 2.49-16.6%
Imperial Brands Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-30111.5%
Q22025-03-31-88.2%
Q42025-09-30216.7%
Q22026-03-31-61.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£9.08B

+5.4%

Gross Profit

£3.00B

-3.1%

Gross Margin

33.00%

N/A

Market Cap

£21.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£858.92K

N/A

Employees

25,100

N/A

Net Income

£475.00M

-43.9%

EBITDA

£1.35B

-25.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£497.00M

-25.6%

Total Debt

£11.23B

+1.5%

Accounts Receivable

£3.18B

+18.1%

Inventory

£4.58B

-3.4%

Long Term Debt

£8.98B

+18.7%

Short Term Debt

£2.26B

-35.6%

Return on Assets

6.16%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

21.66%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£478.00M

-129.8%

Operating Cash Flow

-£394.00M

-567.8%

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Questions About IMB

What is the current price of Imperial Brands Plc?

Imperial Brands Plc is trading at £28.25 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Imperial Brands Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Imperial Brands Plc has traded between £26.26 and £33.41.

How much debt does Imperial Brands Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Imperial Brands Plc reported total debt of £10.00B.

How much cash does Imperial Brands Plc have on hand?

Imperial Brands Plc reported £1.44B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Imperial Brands Plc’s dividend yield?

Imperial Brands Plc currently has a dividend yield of 5.73%.

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