UK's Imperial Brands affirms annual outlook, shares rise
08/10/2026 08:04
BUZZ-UK's Imperial Brands affirms annual outlook, shares rise
** Shares of Imperial Brands IMB.L up 2.1% at 2541p
** Stock among top gainers on FTSE 100 index .FTSE
** Co on track to deliver guidance for FY26 on all metrics
** Co to repurchase up to £1.5 billion ($1.98 billion) shares in period to October 29, 2027
** IMB fell ~20.2% YTD
($1 = 0.7578 pounds)
(Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru)