Imperial Brands/£IMB
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About Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands PLC is a multinational tobacco company based in Bristol, United Kingdom. It operates in the tobacco industry, manufacturing and distributing a wide range of tobacco and nicotine products. Its core segments include cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, cigars, and the growing next-generation products category, which encompasses e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. Founded in 1901 as the Imperial Tobacco Company, it has evolved through various mergers and acquisitions to become a prominent global player. The company operates in several regions worldwide, with a significant presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Imperial Brands focuses on leveraging its portfolio of well-known brands, operational efficiencies, and strategic investments in reduced-risk products to maintain its market position.
Ticker
£IMB
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Tobacco
Headquarters
Employees
25,600
Website
Imperial Brands Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£24B
9.75
£3.02
0.25
£1.71
5.80%
Price and volume
Market cap
£24B
Beta
0.25
52-week high
£31.80
52-week low
£20.78
Average daily volume
2M
Dividend rate
£1.71
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.68
Quick ratio
0.287
Long term debt to equity
145.443
Total debt to equity
197.016
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
50.14%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.55%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
4,067
Gross margin (TTM)
36.80%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.90%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.11%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
14.61%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£720,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.85%
Return on equity (TTM)
51.21%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
9.751
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.346
Price to book
4.97
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.23
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.469
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.81%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.482
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.80%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.91%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
30.80%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.03%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.58%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.37%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.24%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.59%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.63%
What the Analysts think about Imperial Brands
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Imperial Brands stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Imperial Brands reported a 4.6% increase in adjusted operating profit for FY24, driven by a 26% rise in next-generation product (NGP) net revenue, indicating successful diversification beyond traditional tobacco products. (nasdaq.com)
The company announced a 4.5% dividend increase and a £1.25 billion share buyback program for FY25, reflecting strong cash flow and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Insider buying activity, including significant share purchases by executives, has been observed, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance. (theenterpriseleader.com)
CEO Stefan Bomhard announced his retirement, with CFO Lukas Paravicini set to succeed him, potentially causing uncertainty about future strategic direction. (reuters.com)
The company reported a 3.1% decline in revenue for the first half of 2025, attributed to volume declines and adverse currency movements, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth. (rttnews.com)
Imperial Brands halted operations in Russia amid geopolitical tensions, affecting approximately 2% of its net revenues, which could impact overall financial performance. (the-independent.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Imperial Brands stock?
Imperial Brands (IMB) has a market cap of £24B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Imperial Brands stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Imperial Brands (IMB) stock is 9.75 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Imperial Brands stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Imperial Brands (IMB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.7105 and the yield is 5.8%. Imperial Brands has a payout ratio of 50.14% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Imperial Brands dividend payment date?
The next Imperial Brands (IMB) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Imperial Brands?
Imperial Brands (IMB) has a beta rating of 0.25. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.