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Tobacco giant beats profit expectations
Western Daily Press
|November 19, 2025
TOBACCO giant Imperial Brands has increased its shareholder dividend after reporting a rise in profits for the financial year.
The Bristol-headquartered maker of Davidoff, West and Golden Virginia said “strong operational momentum” had delivered growth and enabled increased returns.
Net revenue from tobacco and next generation products rose 1.9% to £8.3bn in the year to September 30 2025, or 4.1% if currency swings are dismissed. Cigarette volumes were down 1.7%, but the company said this was offset by strong pricing.
This story is from the November 19, 2025 edition of Western Daily Press.
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