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
Employees
25,600
Headquarters
Website
Imperial Brands Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£24B
10.08
£3.02
0.30
£1.89
6.19%
Price and volume
Market cap
£24B
Beta
0.3
52-week high
£32.13
52-week low
£23.26
Average daily volume
1.9M
Dividend rate
£1.89
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)
10.085
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.392
Price to book
5.14
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.3
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.759
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.42%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.482
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.19%
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
Next-generation product net revenue rose 15.4% in H1 FY25 with growth across all categories and a 14% reduction in NGP operating losses, demonstrating successful portfolio diversification (Imperial Brands H1 Results).
The group generated £2.4 billion of free cash flow over 12 months with 99% conversion, funding a £1.25 billion share buyback and an increased interim dividend, underscoring strong cash generation and capital return capacity (Imperial Brands H1 Results).
Imperial announced a £1.45 billion share buyback for FY26 alongside progressive dividends, projecting total shareholder returns exceeding £2.7 billion next year and signaling management’s confidence in sustained growth (Reuters).
Tobacco volumes declined by 3.2% in H1 FY25 despite strong pricing, highlighting structural demand erosion in its core combustible business (Imperial Brands H1 Results).
The U.S. FDA issued a marketing denial order for blu disposable vape in August 2025, blocking its distribution and undermining next-generation product growth in a key market (Tobacco Insider).
Unexpected CEO transition with Stefan Bomhard’s retirement and Lukas Paravicini’s appointment on October 1, 2025 injects leadership uncertainty, posing execution risk for new strategic initiatives (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Nov 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 November 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Imperial Brands stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Imperial Brands (IMB) stock is 10.08 as of November 04, 2025.
Does Imperial Brands stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Imperial Brands (IMB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 04, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.8868 and the yield is 6.19%. 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 0.3. 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.