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title: "Imperial Brands Cancels 150,000 Shares in Ongoing £1.45bn Buyback"
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description: "Imperial Brands has canceled 150,000 shares as part of its £1.45 billion buyback program, executed on May 13, 2026, at an average price of 2,786.0515 pence per share. This action reduces the share count to 776,109,744, enhancing earnings per share and signaling a commitment to capital returns. The latest analyst rating for IMB stock is a Hold with a £31.50 price target, while Spark's AI Analyst rates it as Outperform, citing strong earnings and stable financial performance despite regulatory challenges."
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# Imperial Brands Cancels 150,000 Shares in Ongoing £1.45bn Buyback

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Imperial Brands ( (GB:IMB) ) has issued an update.

Imperial Brands has continued executing its £1.45 billion share repurchase programme, buying back 150,000 ordinary shares on 13 May 2026 at an average price of 2,786.0515 pence per share. The shares, acquired via Barclays Capital Securities as an on-exchange transaction, are being cancelled, reducing the company’s share count to 776,109,744.

The buyback and cancellation further concentrate earnings per share and signal ongoing commitment to capital returns, potentially supporting the share price and enhancing value for remaining investors. The updated share count will also serve as the new reference point for shareholders and other parties when calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IMB) stock is a Hold with a £31.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Imperial Brands stock, see the GB:IMB Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on IMB Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IMB is a Outperform.

Imperial Brands scores well due to strong earnings call performance and positive technical indicators. Financial performance is stable but requires careful management of debt and cash flow. The attractive valuation further supports the stock’s potential, despite some regulatory challenges.

To see Spark’s full report on IMB stock, click here.

**More about Imperial Brands**

Imperial Brands is a global tobacco and next-generation products company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It manufactures and markets cigarettes, cigars, rolling tobacco and nicotine alternatives, with a focus on developed markets where it is pursuing disciplined capital allocation and shareholder returns.

**Average Trading Volume:** 2,835,145

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** £21.9B

See more data about IMB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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