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Imperial Brands PLC
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IMB 06:01
Imperial Brands PLC
Second Share Buyback Tranche of up to £725 million
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Imperial Brands PLC announces the second tranche of its share buyback program, totaling up to £725 million, as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce capital base and return value to shareholders. This tranche, executed through an arrangement with Barclays, will run from April 13 to October 28, 2026, with shares repurchased in open market transactions and subsequently cancelled. The program aligns with the companys surplus capital distribution policy and adheres to regulatory requirements.
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IMB 10:16
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Holding(s) in Company
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IMB 06:01
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Trading Update
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Imperial Brands PLCs trading update for 14 April 2026 highlights a positive start to its 2030 transformation strategy, with the company reiterating its full-year guidance. Key points include
1. **Revenue Growth**Low-single-digit percent growth expected in tobacco & NGP (Next Generation Products) net revenue for H1 2026, driven by robust tobacco pricing and NGP innovation.
2. **Profitability**Group adjusted operating profit slightly higher in H1 compared to 2025, with growth accelerating in H2, in line with previous guidance.
3. **Earnings and Cash Flow**On track for at least high-single-digit earnings per share growth and at least £2.2 billion in free cash flow for the full year.
4. **Share Repurchase**Completed £0.7 billion of the £1.45 billion FY26 share buyback as part of an "evergreen" program.
5. **Strategic Initiatives**Progress in becoming more consumer-centric, data-led, and efficient through partnerships (e.g., Capgemini), supply chain optimization, and IT application rollouts.
6. **Geopolitical Risks**Monitoring potential impacts from the Middle East conflict, though no material business impact to date.
7. **Regional Performance**Strong NGP growth in Europe and AAACE regions, offset by challenges in the US, Australia, and Logista.
8. **Forex Impact**Translation foreign exchange expected to be a 2.0-2.5% headwind on H1 earnings per share and 0-1% on full-year earnings.
Interim results for H1 FY26 will be announced on 12 May 2026.
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IMB 16:42
Imperial Brands PLC
Transaction in Own Shares
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Director Declaration
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Imperial Brands PLC
Trading Update
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Imperial Brands PLCs trading update for 14 April 2026 highlights a positive start to its 2030 transformation strategy, with the company reiterating its full-year guidance. Key points include
1. **Revenue Growth**Low-single-digit percent growth expected in tobacco & NGP (Next Generation Products) net revenue for H1 2026, driven by robust tobacco pricing and NGP innovation.
2. **Profitability**Group adjusted operating profit slightly higher in H1 compared to 2025, with growth accelerating in H2, in line with previous guidance.
3. **Earnings and Cash Flow**On track for at least high-single-digit earnings per share growth and at least £2.2 billion in free cash flow for the full year.
4. **Share Repurchase**Completed £0.7 billion of the £1.45 billion FY26 share buyback as part of an "evergreen" program.
5. **Strategic Initiatives**Progress in becoming more consumer-centric, data-led, and efficient through partnerships (e.g., Capgemini), supply chain optimization, and IT application rollouts.
6. **Geopolitical Risks**Monitoring potential impacts from the Middle East conflict, though no material business impact to date.
7. **Regional Performance**Strong NGP growth in Europe and AAACE regions, offset by challenges in the US, Australia, and Logista.
8. **Forex Impact**Translation foreign exchange expected to be a 2.0-2.5% headwind on H1 earnings per share and 0-1% on full-year earnings.
Interim results for H1 FY26 will be announced on 12 May 2026.
IMB 16:54
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Transaction in Own Shares
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Director/PDMR Shareholding
IMB 06:01
Imperial Brands PLC
Second Share Buyback Tranche of up to £725 million
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Imperial Brands PLC announces the second tranche of its share buyback program, totaling up to £725 million, as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce capital base and return value to shareholders. This tranche, executed through an arrangement with Barclays, will run from April 13 to October 28, 2026, with shares repurchased in open market transactions and subsequently cancelled. The program aligns with the companys surplus capital distribution policy and adheres to regulatory requirements.
IMB 16:29
Imperial Brands PLC
Transaction in Own Shares
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IMB 10:22
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Director Declaration
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Market Cap
22815639552
Enterprise Value
28617772207
Public Float
97.07
Broker Target
3487.5
Shares Out
777894283
Long Interest
96
Short Interest
4
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB0004544929
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Tobacco
Float / Shares Ratio
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Divi Rate
1.6
Ex Divi
2026-02-19
Earnings Date
2025-11-18
Net Debt
8557000000.0
Cash
1439000000.0
EPS
2.49
Net Income
2071000000.0
Revenue
32171000000.0
Enterprise Value
28617772207
Trailing PE
11.7791
Forward PE
8.9606
Price Sales TTM
1.2018
Price Book MRQ
4.9699
EV Revenue
1.0112
EV EBITDA
7.4529

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Institutions
16.7629
Institutions As Of
2026-03-17
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Upside Vs Price
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