Imperial Brands share price in focus as ex-dividend day nears and UK vaping curbs resurface
Bez Kabli
Imperial Brands' stock is being watched due to its upcoming ex-dividend date and renewed scrutiny of UK vaping regulations.Summary
Imperial Brands' share price closed at 3,288p on Friday, with a slight increase of 0.12%. Investors are focused on the ex-dividend date of February 19th, which carries a final payout of 40.08p per share on March 31st. Alongside the dividend, traders are monitoring potential new UK regulations aimed at curbing vaping, including restrictions in cars with minors and near schools. The company also announced a £1.45 billion share buyback program. While the FTSE 100 showed positive movement, anticipating potential Bank of England rate cuts, concerns remain about underlying inflation. Imperial Brands' next key dates are February 19th (ex-dividend), April 14th (trading update), and May 12th (half-year results).
(Source：Bez Kabli)
