Imperial Tobacco Group (IMBBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Imperial Tobacco Group, operating under the name Imperial Brands PLC, is a multinational consumer goods company specializing in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products. Founded in 1901 through the merger of several British tobacco manufacturers, the company rebranded as Imperial Brands in 2016 to reflect a broader focus on next-generation products alongside its traditional tobacco portfolio. Headquartered in Bristol, U.K., Imperial Brands maintains operations in more than 160 markets worldwide.

The company’s core tobacco offering includes a variety of factory-made cigarettes and fine-cut tobacco for roll-your-own use. Key cigarette brands in its portfolio include Davidoff, Gauloises Blondes, West and John Player Special (JPS), while Golden Virginia is a leading brand in the fine-cut category. Imperial Brands also produces cigars under names such as Backwoods and Aguila, catering to diverse consumer preferences.

In response to shifting consumer trends and regulatory pressures, Imperial Brands has expanded into next-generation products. Its blu e-cigarette platform was one of the first widely distributed vape brands in Europe and North America. More recently, the company has invested in heated tobacco systems and oral nicotine pouches designed to offer adult smokers potentially reduced-risk alternatives. These initiatives form part of Imperial’s strategic commitment to innovation and harm-reduction.

Imperial Brands’ global footprint encompasses manufacturing facilities in locations such as the U.K., U.S., Germany, Australia and Kenya, supported by regional sales and distribution networks. Since October 2020, the company has been led by Chief Executive Officer Stefan Bomhard, who is guiding a transformation agenda focused on portfolio optimization, operational efficiency and sustainability. Under his leadership, Imperial continues to pursue growth in key markets while adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes and consumer preferences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $41.22 to $41.56
• 50-Day Range: $38.18 to $42.48
• 52-Week Range: $27.66 to $42.52
• Volume: 44,690 shs
• Average Volume: 178,762 shs
• Market Capitalization: $33.55 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.12%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Imperial Tobacco Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Imperial Tobacco Group scored higher than 25% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Imperial Tobacco Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.22%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Imperial Tobacco Group are expected to grow by 12.22% in the coming year, from $4.09 to $4.59 per share.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Imperial Tobacco Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.25. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Imperial Tobacco Group has a P/B Ratio of 4.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Imperial Tobacco Group have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Imperial Tobacco Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Imperial Tobacco Group has recently increased by 191.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Imperial Tobacco Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.01%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Imperial Tobacco Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Imperial Tobacco Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 46.19% next year. This indicates that Imperial Tobacco Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Imperial Tobacco Group have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Imperial Tobacco Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Imperial Tobacco Group has recently increased by 191.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.54

News Sentiment

Imperial Tobacco Group has a news sentiment score of 0.54. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.97 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Imperial Tobacco Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for IMBBY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Imperial Tobacco Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Imperial Tobacco Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Imperial Tobacco Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.02% of the stock of Imperial Tobacco Group is held by institutions.

IMBBY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IMBBY shares performed this year?

Imperial Tobacco Group's stock was trading at $32.05 at the start of the year. Since then, IMBBY stock has increased by 29.2% and is now trading at $41.42.

Does Imperial Tobacco Group have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Imperial Tobacco Group: Nerudia Ltd, Barjan – Mistic Electronic Cigarettes Brand, Skruf Snus, Lignum-2, Commonwealth Brands, Davidoff, Gunnar Stenberg, and more.

How do I buy shares of Imperial Tobacco Group?

Shares of IMBBY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Ex-Dividend for 7/7 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Record date for 7/7 Dividend: 5/26/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/7 Dividend: 8/22/2025
• Record date for 10/7 Dividend: 8/25/2025
• Today: 9/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/18/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: TOBACCO
• Sub-Industry: Tobacco Products
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:IMBBY
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:IMBBY
• CIK: 1072670
• Web: www.imperialbrandsplc.com
• Phone: 441179636636
• Fax: 44-0-11-7933-7422
• Employees: 25,600
• Year Founded: 1901

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.11
• P/E Growth: 1.25
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.40
• Current Ratio: 0.68
• Quick Ratio: 0.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $41.10 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.82
• Cash Flow: $4.73 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.75
• Book Value: $9.03 per share
• Price / Book: 4.58

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 810,440,000
• Free Float: 802,338,000
• Market Cap: $33.52 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.53