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Imperial Tobacco Group (IMBBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$41.99 -0.19 (-0.45%)
As of 03:59 PM Eastern

Imperial Tobacco Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
2

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Imperial Tobacco Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IMBBY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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IMBBY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/27/24 to 8/27/25
1 Month Ago
7/28/24 to 7/28/25
3 Months Ago
5/29/24 to 5/29/25
1 Year Ago
8/28/23 to 8/27/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

IMBBY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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IMBBY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Imperial Tobacco Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeImperial Tobacco GroupConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A116.38% Upside10.12% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/23/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
4/1/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
10/9/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
G. Jain
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10/6/2023Citigroup
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Imperial Tobacco Group Stock? IMBBY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Imperial Tobacco Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Imperial Tobacco Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Imperial Brands PLC:

  • The company recently increased its dividend to approximately $0.53 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • With a current stock price around $40.93, the shares have shown resilience, crossing above the 200-day moving average, which is often seen as a bullish indicator.
  • Imperial Brands PLC has a diverse product range, including cigarettes, vapour products, and heated tobacco, catering to various consumer preferences in the tobacco market.
  • The company maintains a strong yield of 582.0%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors looking for regular returns.
  • Recent trading volumes indicate active investor interest, suggesting potential for price appreciation and liquidity in the stock.

Imperial Tobacco Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Imperial Brands PLC for these reasons:

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, indicating that it relies significantly on borrowed funds, which can pose risks during economic downturns.
  • Despite the recent dividend increase, the company has previously cut dividends, which may raise concerns about its long-term financial stability.
  • Market volatility and regulatory pressures in the tobacco industry could impact future profitability and growth prospects.
  • The quick ratio of 0.30 suggests that the company may struggle to meet short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • Recent stock performance has shown fluctuations, with a 52-week low of around $26.72, indicating potential instability in the stock price.

IMBBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Imperial Tobacco Group in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" IMBBY shares.

According to analysts, Imperial Tobacco Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Imperial Tobacco Group more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Imperial Tobacco Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how IMBBY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:IMBBY) was last updated on 8/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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