Imperial Brands Plans £1.5 Billion Buyback After Stock Fall

Markets Contact us:Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip?Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback:Take our Survey By Deirdre Hipwell and Jennifer Creery October 8, 2026 at 6:21 AM UTC Updated on October 8, 2026 at 7:11 AM UTC Imperial Brands Plc plans a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) share buyback in the next fiscal year, citing continued confidence in its future performance and cost-cutting efforts. The British maker of Winston cigarettes and Rizla rolling papers said Thursday it’s committed to returning surplus cash to investors and reiterated that it’s on track to meet its guidance in the current year.