Imperial Brands HY26 operating profit drops 36.5% to £925 million; revenue rises 0.8% to £14.72 billion
- Imperial Brands reported first-half operating profit falling 36.5% to £925 million, while earnings per share dropped 38.1% to 59.9 pence.
- Revenue rose 0.8% to £14.72 billion, while net debt increased to £10.94 billion.
- Interim dividend increased 4% to 83.36 pence; £809 million share buyback was completed during the period.
- Outlook guidance was maintained, with free cash flow expected to be at least £2.2 billion in FY26.
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