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title: "Imperial Brands H1 Adj. Operating Profit Up 0.6%"
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description: "Imperial Brands (ITB.DE, IMB.L) reported a decline in first half profit to 475 million pounds from 808 million pounds year-on-year. Earnings per share fell to 59.5 pence from 96.2 pence. However, adjusted operating profit increased by 0.6% to 1.64 billion pounds. Revenue rose to 14.72 billion pounds, up 0.8%, with tobacco net revenue growth at 1.5% and NGP net revenue up 7.5%. The Group aims to meet its full-year guidance. Shares closed at 2,724.00 pence, down 0.15%."
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# Imperial Brands H1 Adj. Operating Profit Up 0.6%

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Imperial Brands (ITB.DE,IMB.L) reported that first half profit to owners of the parent declined to 475 million pounds from 808 million pounds, prior year. Earnings per share was 59.5 pence compared to 96.2 pence. Adjusted operating profit was 0.6% higher year-on-year to 1.64 billion pounds. Adjusted earnings per share was 127.7 pence compared to 123.9 pence.

For the six months ended 31 March 2026, revenue was 14.72 billion pounds compared to 14.60 billion pounds, prior year, up 0.8%. Tobacco net revenue growth was 1.5%. NGP net revenue rose 7.5%. Tobacco & NGP net revenue increased 1.8%.

The Group remains focused on delivering full year results in line with its guidance.

At last close, Imperial Brands shares were trading at 2,724.00 pence, down 0.15%.

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