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Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands shares fell 1.1% to 3,258 pence in early London trading, near session lows, as tobacco stocks tracked a weaker FTSE 100. British American Tobacco dropped 1.5%. BP’s paused buybacks weighed on the market, sharpening focus on dividends and balance sheets. Investors are watching Imperial’s Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and upcoming trading update.
10 February 2026
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Imperial Brands share price ends week higher at 3,066p as buyback rolls on and a €900m bond lands

Imperial Brands share price ends week higher at 3,066p as buyback rolls on and a €900m bond lands

Imperial Brands shares closed at 3,066p on Friday, up 1.39%, with 1.06 million shares traded. After the close, the company reported it bought back 88,533 shares for cancellation, part of a £1.45 billion buyback. Imperial also finalized terms for €900 million in new notes due 2033. The next ex-dividend date is Feb. 19, with the final dividend set for March 31.
31 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price slips as €900m bond terms land; buyback and dividend dates next for IMB

Imperial Brands share price slips as €900m bond terms land; buyback and dividend dates next for IMB

Imperial Brands shares fell 0.2% to 3,019 pence in early London trading after announcing a €900 million bond issue and continued share buybacks. The company repurchased 100,106 shares Thursday as part of its £1.45 billion program. Shareholders approved the final dividend and renewed buyback authority at Wednesday’s AGM. The new bonds carry a 3.875% coupon and mature in August 2033.
30 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price slips as buyback rolls on; AGM clears dividend

Imperial Brands share price slips as buyback rolls on; AGM clears dividend

Imperial Brands shares slipped 0.3% to 3,019p in early London trading Thursday after announcing further share buybacks for cancellation. The company repurchased 289,199 shares Wednesday and 195,136 shares Tuesday, both via Morgan Stanley. Shareholders approved all AGM resolutions, including the final dividend. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 19, with payment due March 31.
29 January 2026
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Imperial Brands stock holds steady after fresh buyback disclosure; AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands stock holds steady after fresh buyback disclosure; AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands PLC repurchased 291,666 shares on Jan. 13 at an average price of 3,012.98 pence, canceling them to reduce shares outstanding to 793,362,213. Shares traded near 3,009 pence early Wednesday, little changed after the buyback news. The company’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28, with a final dividend payment scheduled for March 31, pending approval.
14 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands shares rose about 0.5% in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed new share repurchases under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The stock traded at 3,027 pence at 0914 GMT. Investors are watching the Jan. 28 AGM and the ex-dividend date in February. Abbe Luersman joins the board as non-executive director starting Jan. 12.
12 January 2026
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Imperial Brands PLC Stock (LSE: IMB) News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): Fitch BBB Call, Buyback Momentum, and 2026 Catalysts

Imperial Brands PLC Stock (LSE: IMB) News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): Fitch BBB Call, Buyback Momentum, and 2026 Catalysts

Fitch reaffirmed Imperial Brands’ ‘BBB’ rating with a Stable outlook, citing strong cash flow from tobacco and disciplined capital allocation. The company continued its £1.45 billion share buyback, purchasing over 388,000 shares on Dec. 18–19 at around 3,182p each. Fitch expects cigarettes to remain over 90% of revenue by 2028, with NGP at 4.4% in FY25. A $400 million litigation payment is projected for 2026.
20 December 2025
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Imperial Brands (LON: IMB) Stock Update Today: Buyback Momentum, Debt Redemption, New Broker Coverage — What to Watch Next Week (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

Imperial Brands (LON: IMB) Stock Update Today: Buyback Momentum, Debt Redemption, New Broker Coverage — What to Watch Next Week (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

Imperial Brands shares fell 2.63% to 3,179p on Friday, closing the week about 4.5% below Monday’s 52-week high. The company executed daily buybacks totaling nearly 1 million shares under its £1.45 billion repurchase program. Shares underperformed the FTSE 100 amid broad market weakness. Year-to-date, the stock remains up over 24%.
13 December 2025
Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 5 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, £1.45bn Buyback and 2030 Strategy – What Investors Need to Know

Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 5 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, £1.45bn Buyback and 2030 Strategy – What Investors Need to Know

Imperial Brands shares closed at around 3,300p in London on 4 December 2025, near a 52-week high, after rising nearly 1% on the day. The stock has rallied following full-year results showing adjusted operating profit up 4.6% to £3.99bn and confirming ongoing share buybacks. In New York, the ADR ended at $43.93, also close to its annual peak. Market value stands near £26–27 billion in London and $35.9 billion in the US.
5 December 2025
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Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) on 3 December 2025: High Dividend, £1.45bn Buyback and the Key Risks Investors Are Pricing In

Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) on 3 December 2025: High Dividend, £1.45bn Buyback and the Key Risks Investors Are Pricing In

Imperial Brands closed at 3,263p in London on December 3, just below its 52-week high, valuing the company at £26.1 billion. The FY25 dividend rose 4.5% to 160.32p per share, with a trailing yield near 5%. Full-year results showed £8.3bn in tobacco and NGP net revenue, £3.99bn in adjusted operating profit, and £2.7bn in free cash flow. A £1.45bn FY26 buyback is underway.
3 December 2025
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Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 2 December 2025: High Dividend, New Buyback and What Comes Next

Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 2 December 2025: High Dividend, New Buyback and What Comes Next

Imperial Brands closed at 3,257p on 2 December 2025, near its 52-week high and up 0.62% for the day, valuing the company at about £26.1 billion. Full-year results showed revenue of £32.17 billion, adjusted operating profit up 4.6% to £3.99 billion, and adjusted EPS up 9.1% to 315p. The company generated around £2.7 billion in free cash flow, supporting dividends and buybacks.
2 December 2025
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Imperial Brands (LON: IMB) Share Price on 28 November 2025: Ex‑Dividend, Analyst Upgrades and New ‘Zone’ Nicotine Pouch Launch

Imperial Brands (LON: IMB) Share Price on 28 November 2025: Ex‑Dividend, Analyst Upgrades and New ‘Zone’ Nicotine Pouch Launch

Imperial Brands traded near 12-month highs on Friday, quoted at 3,218p in early London trading, up 0.6% from Thursday’s close. The stock’s record date for a 40.08p interim dividend falls today, following a 4.5% annual increase. Shares have gained about 25% over the past year. The group also launched a new nicotine pouch brand in the UK and expanded its share buyback.
28 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Suffers Biggest Fall Since April as Global Tech Jitters Hit London – 18 November 2025

The FTSE 100 fell 1.27% to 9,552 on Tuesday, its steepest one-day drop since April, as global investors sold off equities over AI bubble fears and fading US rate cut hopes. The FTSE 250 lost 1.2%, while Ocado plunged over 17% after Kroger announced warehouse closures. Banks, miners, and travel stocks led declines. A report revealed over 460,000 stolen FTSE 100 employee credentials for sale online.
18 November 2025
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