StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 8 October 2026•Updated 8 October 2026•
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Imperial Brands Launches First £750 Million Tranche of Share Buyback Program
Key Facts
1Imperial Brands plans to buy back $2 billion in shares in fiscal 2027 after meeting its profit growth targets.
Imperial Brands launched the first £750 million tranche of its share buyback program. This move is part of a broader plan to repurchase shares worth a total of £1.5 billion, with the program scheduled to run through October 2027.
IMBBF closed at $33.06 on October 7, 2026, with the stock trading between a session low of $32.48 and a high of $33.06. The initiation of the program follows the group's confirmation that it met its financial objectives for the fiscal year ending in September, providing the capital flexibility to increase shareholder returns.