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IMB.L

Imperial Brands PLC

EURO STOXX 600
IMB.L|Consumer Defensive|Tobacco|£30.38|P/E 12.3|MCap 23.9B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Imperial Brands PLC

Imperial Brands PLC is a British multinational tobacco company, recognized as the world's fourth-largest international cigarette producer by market share and the leading British manufacturer of tobacco products. Headquartered in Bristol, England, it operates as a global consumer-focused business with a distinctive challenger role in the evolving tobacco and nicotine industry, selling products in over 120 countries through 30 factories worldwide. The company maintains a strong portfolio of combustible products, including iconic cigarette brands like Davidoff, West, Gauloises, Kool, Winston, Embassy, and John Player Special, alongside fine-cut tobaccos such as Golden Virginia and Drum, rolling papers like Rizla, and cigars. Strategically, Imperial Brands is diversifying into smoke-free alternatives, with innovative offerings like the blu e-cigarette brand, Pulze and iD heated tobacco systems, and Zone X and Skruf nicotine pouches, now available in more than 20 markets. Its purpose centers on creating potentially less harmful products for adult consumers while pursuing Net Zero emissions by 2040, fostering a consumer-centric, agile enterprise listed on the London Stock Exchange as a FTSE 100 constituent.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

5.25%

Annual Dividend

£1.60

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

75.68%

FCF Payout Ratio

49.21%

Stock Price

£30.38

52-Week Range

£26.38 £36.32

Dividend Health Score

71/ 100Safe

IMB.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 49.2% fcf payout ratio & 48.2% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.7x current ratio.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
75.7%Caution
FCF Payout Ratio
49.2%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
48.2%Safe
Interest Coverage
7.9xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
29.8%Safe
Current Ratio
0.7xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
189.0Caution

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
38.7%Very Safe
Operating Margin
19.8%Safe
Gross Margin
21.8%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.4%Caution
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

IMB.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

IMB.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 19, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.53%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.38%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.38%

3-Year Total Growth

24.35%

5-Year Total Growth

23.88%

10-Year Total Growth

-3.70%

Income Calculator

IMB.L Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

£3,038.00

Annual Income

£160.32

Quarterly Income

£40.08

Monthly Income

£13.36

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IMB.L's current dividend yield?
Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L) currently has a dividend yield of 5.25%, based on a stock price of £30.38 and an annual dividend of £1.60.
When is IMB.L's next dividend payment date?
IMB.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-19 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does IMB.L pay in dividends per year?
Imperial Brands PLC paid £1.75 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has IMB.L been increasing its dividend?
Imperial Brands PLC has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.38% and a 10-year CAGR of -0.38%.
Is IMB.L's dividend safe?
Imperial Brands PLC has a payout ratio of 75.68%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is IMB.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Imperial Brands PLC's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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