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Imperial Brands (IMBBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$42.26 +0.27 (+0.64%)
As of 05/7/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Imperial Brands - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
2

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Imperial Brands in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IMBBY.

Consensus Price Target

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IMBBY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/8/24 to 5/8/25
1 Month Ago
4/8/24 to 4/8/25
3 Months Ago
2/8/24 to 2/7/25
1 Year Ago
5/9/23 to 5/8/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Moderate Buy

IMBBY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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IMBBY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Imperial Brands Stock vs. The Competition

TypeImperial BrandsConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.50
2.55
2.54
Consensus RatingStrong BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A58.51% Upside18.19% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/1/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
10/9/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
G. Jain
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12/8/2023Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform
10/6/2023Citigroup
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Imperial Brands Stock? IMBBY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Imperial Brands pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Imperial Brands
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Imperial Brands PLC:

  • The stock recently reached a new 52-week high, trading around $39.15, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • Analysts have reaffirmed an "overweight" rating, suggesting that they expect the stock to outperform the market, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.
  • Imperial Brands PLC has a diverse product range, including the latest tobacco and nicotine products, which positions the company well in a changing market landscape.
  • The company has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio, which indicates a balanced approach to financing and can be seen as a sign of financial stability.
  • Recent dividend payments demonstrate a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can attract income-focused investors.

Imperial Brands
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Imperial Brands PLC for these reasons:

  • The current financial ratios, such as a quick ratio of 0.36 and a current ratio of 0.72, suggest potential liquidity issues, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • Despite recent highs, the stock has shown volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors looking for stable investments.
  • The company has recently cut its dividend, which could signal financial strain or a shift in strategy that may not favor shareholders in the long run.
  • Regulatory pressures on tobacco products continue to increase, which could impact future sales and profitability.
  • Market competition in the tobacco and nicotine sector is intensifying, which may affect Imperial Brands PLC's market share and growth potential.

IMBBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Imperial Brands in the last year. There is currently 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "strong buy" IMBBY shares.

According to analysts, Imperial Brands's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Imperial Brands has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Imperial Brands more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Imperial Brands is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how IMBBY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:IMBBY) was last updated on 5/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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