Imperial Brands/£IMB
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About Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker IMB, is a multinational consumer goods company primarily involved in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of tobacco and nicotine products. Founded in 1901, the company's extensive product portfolio includes cigarettes, cigars, fine-cut rolling tobacco, snus, and e-cigarettes, among others. Imperial Brands operates globally, leveraging a broad distribution network to reach markets across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
Ticker
£IMB
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Tobacco
Headquarters
Employees
25,600
ISIN
GB0004544929
Website
Imperial Brands Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£23B
9.35
£3.02
0.25
£1.31
4.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
£23B
Beta
0.25
52-week high
£31.80
52-week low
£20.06
Average daily volume
2.2M
Dividend rate
£1.31
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)
9.351
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.291
Price to book
4.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.13
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.121
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
12.31%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
348.21%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.63%
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 plans to grow annual operating profits by 3-5% and initiate a yearly share buyback through 2030, indicating strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. (reuters.com)
The company has refocused on its core tobacco business, leading to a rebound in sales and returns, while also expanding into smoking alternatives like vapes, positioning itself well in evolving markets. (reuters.com)
Analysts from Barclays and Goldman Sachs have maintained 'Buy' ratings for Imperial Brands, reflecting confidence in the company's performance and future financial outlook. (markets.businessinsider.com, markets.businessinsider.com)
Imperial Brands' shares have lost over 20% this year, as regulatory challenges have remained an overhang, indicating potential risks to the company's market performance. (investing.com)
Britain's government proposed banning younger generations from ever buying cigarettes, a move that would give the country some of the world's toughest smoking rules and hurt the sales of major tobacco firms. (investing.com)
Despite announcing a share buyback of £1.1 billion, Imperial Brands' shares fell by 1.3%, suggesting that investors may have concerns about the company's future prospects. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Imperial Brands stock?
Imperial Brands (IMB) has a market cap of £23B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Imperial Brands stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Imperial Brands (IMB) stock is 9.35 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Imperial Brands stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Imperial Brands (IMB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.3097 and the yield is 4.63%. 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 is scheduled for June 30, 2025.
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.