About Imperial Brands PLC (IMB)
Imperial Brands PLC is a Tobacco company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
IMB trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £2,938.00
- Market Cap
- £22.01B
- 52-Week High
- £3,632.04
- 52-Week Low
- £2,408.00
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Tobacco
£1,000 Invested in Imperial Brands PLC (IMB)
How much would £1,000 invested in IMB be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in IMB 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) in 2025 would be worth £961 as of November 2026, representing a -3.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in IMB 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) in 2023 would be worth £1,633 as of November 2026, representing a +63.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in IMB 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) in 2021 would be worth £1,905 as of November 2026, representing a +90.5% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in IMB 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) in 2016 would be worth £802 as of November 2026, representing a -19.8% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in IMB at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) at IPO would be worth £10,487 as of November 2026, representing a +948.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (360 months), Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) has averaged a monthly return of +0.91% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 195 positive months (54%) and 164 negative months (46%). The best month in IMB's history was March 2002 with a +23.2% return, while the worst was December 1999 at -22.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.2%), and July the weakest (0.1%).
IMB's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +56.4%, and the worst was 2018 at -26.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) has delivered an average annual return of +10.60% with a median return of +5.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.30%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (63%) and losses in 11 years (37%).
IMB's best year was 1998 with a +67.78% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -24.87%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. IMB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.76% | £3,117.65 | £2,938.00 |
| 2025 | +22.24% | £2,550.40 | £3,117.65 |
| 2024 | +41.42% | £1,803.40 | £2,550.40 |
| 2023 | -12.71% | £2,065.88 | £1,803.40 |
| 2022 | +28.21% | £1,611.34 | £2,065.88 |
| 2021 | +5.37% | £1,529.25 | £1,611.34 |
| 2020 | -17.76% | £1,859.52 | £1,529.25 |
| 2019 | -21.30% | £2,362.70 | £1,859.52 |
| 2018 | -24.87% | £3,144.83 | £2,362.70 |
| 2017 | -10.58% | £3,517.09 | £3,144.83 |
| 2016 | -1.19% | £3,559.32 | £3,517.09 |
| 2015 | +26.54% | £2,812.89 | £3,559.32 |
| 2014 | +21.37% | £2,317.68 | £2,812.89 |
| 2013 | -1.43% | £2,351.19 | £2,317.68 |
| 2012 | -2.50% | £2,411.53 | £2,351.19 |
| 2011 | +23.79% | £1,948.07 | £2,411.53 |
| 2010 | +0.45% | £1,939.34 | £1,948.07 |
| 2009 | +5.99% | £1,829.79 | £1,939.34 |
| 2008 | -21.29% | £2,324.67 | £1,829.79 |
| 2007 | +34.97% | £1,722.35 | £2,324.67 |
| 2006 | +15.76% | £1,487.85 | £1,722.35 |
| 2005 | +21.77% | £1,221.84 | £1,487.85 |
| 2004 | +29.78% | £941.46 | £1,221.84 |
| 2003 | +4.30% | £902.64 | £941.46 |
| 2002 | +39.66% | £646.30 | £902.64 |
| 2001 | +30.14% | £496.63 | £646.30 |
| 2000 | +36.59% | £363.59 | £496.63 |
| 1999 | -20.77% | £458.93 | £363.59 |
| 1998 | +67.78% | £273.54 | £458.93 |
| 1997 | +1.91% | £268.41 | £273.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions: IMB
What sector is IMB in? ▼
IMB operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Tobacco industry.
How has IMB performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, IMB has posted gains in 19 years (63% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +67.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in IMB? ▼
You can invest in IMB through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold IMB.
Last updated: 11/1/2026