Imperial Brands PLC

Imperial Brands Plc is a holding company which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, tobaccos, cigars, rolling papers, and tubes. It operates through the Tobacco and Next Generation Product (NGP) segments. The company was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) shares are trading at five-year highs in a clear sign that the tobacco giant's strategy of delivering substantial cash returns to shareholders while transitioning to next-generation products (NGPs) is paying off. Imperial Brands announced a 4.5% hike to its dividend in today's annual results.

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IMBBY, ALRM, DBX, VCTR and DFH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 19, 2024.

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IMBBY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on November 19, 2024.

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The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.

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Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) nudged up its dividend 4.5% as it reported profit recovery in the second half of the year, despite revenues coming in just below flat. As it settles into its status as an income investor favourite, the tobacco and vaping group said it will move to four quarterly dividends in the coming year, while completing the last year of share buybacks under its last five-year plan, which has returned 67% of its starting market cap so far.

Imperial Brands hikes dividend 4.5% as profits recover in second half

Cigarette maker Imperial Brands on Tuesday reported forecast-beating operating profit and said it expected another strong performance next year, as revenues from smoking alternatives soared 26%.

Tobacco firm Imperial Brands' FY profit beats forecasts

Imperial Brands, Revolution Beauty and Mothercare will be among those to report from London on Tuesday, alongside Walmart across the Atlantic.

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Here is how Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (IMBBY) and Premier Foods PLC. (PRRFY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Imperial Brands offers a compelling dividend yield at around 6.3%, and has a history of double-digit total shareholder returns, making it attractive for income investors. The company has a history of fluctuating dividends but has stabilized its payout ratio to a sustainable 60-70%, reducing investor risk. Recent changes to the dividend structure promise more predictable and steadily growing payments, with a higher total payout expected in 2025.

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Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) has started the ball rolling on the first £625 million of a £1.25 billion share buyback running until  29 October 2025. FTSE 100-listed, the tobacco and cigarette group said it is part of “an ongoing, multi-year buyback programme that will deliver a material reduction in the capital base over time”.

Imperial Brands starts latest tranche of 'ongoing' share buyback programme

Imperial Brands has outperformed peers with a 42% gain over the past year. But it's unlikely to stop here. The company's latest trading update reveals continued positive performance, particularly for its next generation and it plans to pay a much bigger dividend in FY25. Its market multiples also continue to look attractive compared to tobacco peers, even as they have risen over the past months.

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Even though Imperial Brands' shares have risen by 90% in the last 4 years, shares are still trading at low valuations. Share buybacks should accelerate growth to 6-7% a year, making it a compelling long-term investment, at least for the medium term. The market has underestimated cash flows generated by Big Tobacco for decades, resulting in high dividends and low valuations for share buybacks.

Imperial Brands: Buybacks Accelerate Growth

ESG advocates close your ears, but Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) has proven once again that Big Tobacco stocks are some of the higher income generators on the market. Not only does the owner of Golden Virginia and Davidoff have an estimated 7% dividend yield, it is also on track to repurchase another 7% of its outstanding shares through newly announced buybacks.

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Big Tobacco player Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB)'s in-roads into the smoking-alternatives industry is gaining pace, although these next generation products (NGPs), as Imperial Brands calls them, remain a small fraction of the group's total sales. Referring to the diversity of vapes, heated tobacco products and oral nicotine pouches, NGPs are expected to show net revenue growth of between 20% and 30% in Imperial Brands' full-year results due in November.

Imperial Brands' loss-making smoking alternatives blaze ahead

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a case alleging fraud by one of the world's largest multinational tobacco companies, 2ONE Labs and Performance Plus Marketing have filed both a trademark infringement lawsuit and a preliminary injunction against Imperial Brand subsidiaries Zone nicotine pouch mark.

2ONE Labs and Performance Plus Marketing, sellers of 2ONE Nicotine Pouches, Allege Fraud and Seek Damages in 'Zone' Trademark Infringement Case Against Imperial Brands

The tobacco sector has staged a massive comeback in recent months. Imperial Brands in particular has gained almost 60% since the October 2023 rout. In this update, I take a fresh look at the valuation of IMBBY stock and compare it with its peers British American Tobacco, Altria Group, and Philip Morris International. I give reasons for the valuation differences and explain where I still see value in the tobacco sector.

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Dividend investing can be rewarding with compounding, and high-yield picks can give you a head start. Blackstone Secured Lending offers 10.3% yield, a conservative portfolio, and NAV/share growth potential. Imperial Brands shows resilience with pricing power, NGP growth, and 6.7% yield, making it a bargain with market-beating potential.

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Should Value Investors Buy Imperial Tobacco Group (IMBBY) Stock?

IMMBY has proven that a smaller and focused market strategy allows it to survive the uncertain secular tobacco decline and slower New Generation Product monetization. Given its ability to grow tobacco share in priority markets while expanding profitability, the management has been able to return great value to long-term shareholders through share repurchases/ dividends. Combined with IMBBY's inherent undervaluation compared to its peers/ historical means, we believe that opportunistic investors may look forward to further capital appreciation ahead.

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Sixth Street Specialty Lending offers a solid 8.7% yield and has consistently outperformed its peers through strategic first lien loans and robust portfolio management. Imperial Brands has undergone significant transformation and achieved solid progress in next-generation products, offering an appealing dividend yield of 7.3%. Both TSLX and IMBBY provide investors with reliable cash flow and potential for long-term value creation, making them appealing additions to a dividend-focused portfolio.

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Imperial Brands has seen notable performance in the stock market over the past year, driven by its sustained performance, attractive market multiples and high dividend yield. Its recent results for H1 FY24 impressed investors, with strong pricing power and steady improvement in the share of its in next-generation products in revenues. Despite a higher than average price rise, its forward P/E and healthy dividend growth make it an attractive investment option with potential for further price rise.

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The outcome of moves to ban menthol cigarettes in the United States remains uncertain but implementation will likely take years, Imperial Brands Chief Executive Stefan Bomhard said on Wednesday.

Imperial Brands CEO: U.S. menthol cigarette ban likely years away

Cigarette maker Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) (Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB)) reported first-half operating profits roughly in line with expectations as price rises and reduced losses from new technologies were offset by currency movements. Underlying operating profit of £1.67 billion in the six months to 31 March, down 2.7% on a reported basis but rose 2.8% at constant currency rates.

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