Imperial Brands buyback keeps shares steady in London trade

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 21:17.

Imperial Brands (GB0004544929) trades in London as investors track the company’s £1.45 billion buyback and its next reporting date. Reuters said on Tuesday that Imperial bought 230,000 shares on Monday at an average 2,735.97 pence.

Reuters flags buyback progress

The same Reuters report said the shares changed hands around 2,750 pence on Tuesday afternoon, while the FTSE 100 was little changed. It also put the interim dividend at 41.68 pence, payable on June 30, and the full-year results date at November 17. Reuters report on the buyback and dividend

Tuesday’s London setup

Imperial Brands shares remain a FTSE 100 line item in London, which gives the stock a clear domestic anchor for UK investors. The company’s Tuesday session sits alongside a broader tobacco sector that still trades on cash generation, dividends and buybacks.

Imperial’s buyback program is the main capital-return pillar in view. Reuters said the company is on track with the £1.45 billion plan, and the reported average purchase price of 2,735.97 pence gives the program a concrete execution marker.

Imperial’s cigarette core

Imperial Brands sells cigarettes, fine cut tobacco, cigars and next-generation products such as vapes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. The company’s portfolio includes Blu in vapes and the Golden Virginia fine cut brand.

Imperial Brands at 23:17 UTC

Imperial Brands shares (GB0004544929) trade in London at 2,750 pence as of 2026-06-23, 21:17 UTC.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not investment advice.