Imp.Tobacco Grp Share Discussion Threads

[ch27] 08/2/2014 21:00

Trading statement due on Thursday, does anyone know if it will be positive? Considering buying into my isa.

[deadly] 31/1/2014 09:21

BATS looking a better buy now after its fall lately, but both are cheap as reliable income stocks.

[philo124] 31/1/2014 08:26

Probably on the money though.

[essentialinvestor] 31/1/2014 08:23

lol you cynic )

[pineapple1] 31/1/2014 08:18

Ok Thanks Enami.
Guess they have some to sell then....

[enami] 31/1/2014 08:05

Big gap up at the open.

Goldman Sachs Upgrades To Conviction Buy Old Target 2,545 new target 2,840

[pineapple1] 31/1/2014 08:05

wonder why the 4% rise so far.Is a predator sniffing around

[ch27] 30/1/2014 23:44

Are imperial considered a good Isa stock? I'm looking for a safe stock to go along side glaxo? Other isa suggestions welcome!

[essentialinvestor] 16/1/2014 15:50

Josh, I watched it trade down to approx 2210 Tuesday morning, I thought it
might dip to just under 22, ah no! - I do try to own up to a bad call, however
life is short as you rightly say.

[joshuawu] 16/1/2014 15:25

... don't beat yourself up about this EssentialInvetsor, this one is next to impossible to call, apart from saying with some justifiable certainty that it will be very volatile for several weeks still! Who would have guessed almost the whole 80p might have been recouped in the week of ex-div!
If you look at the 2 year chart you'll see this is up and down like a yoyo, even without the extra impetus of a huge ex-div (3.3% for 6 months) and the takeover talk always surfacing every time there is any weakness in the share price.
Depending on which broker tips you follow and which articles you read, this is worth any price from 2270p up to 3500p if the takeover ever happens.
Expect continued and increasing volatility until Japan Tabacco andor BATS and possibly one other make their mind up.
Also keep in mind that it could take years - so relax and have fun!

[essentialinvestor] 15/1/2014 12:36

That's one of my worst short term calls.

[essentialinvestor] 15/1/2014 12:22

Held up better than I thought.

[scobak] 14/1/2014 19:05

On a different note, I have always been amazed that the percentage of smokers around the world is falling and I expected that global consumption would be falling,but no ,not a bit of it. it is actually rising. Reason being that emerging markets are growing population at such a rate that the percentage fall in smokers is not enough to make up for the rising demand.
This begs the question whether Imps is the right tobacco company being a western world consumption company.

[scobak] 14/1/2014 18:59

The divi amounts to 81.2 pence per share. The way to play the dividend date is to buy after they go ex-div. History suggests that they will fall by significantly more than that. Yes, I think that they will go under £21 but not for a few days yet.

[essentialinvestor] 13/1/2014 13:02

IMT holding up today while BATS is being killed with divi buyers providing some support.

Under £21 a share come Wednesday?.

[pritijay] 10/1/2014 12:46

Thanks Bouleversee

[bouleversee] 10/1/2014 12:35

I don't think it's payable till Feb. They go ex-div on l5 Jan. so if you buy today (or any time before Jan l5) you will get the next div.

[pritijay] 10/1/2014 12:06

Hi,
I have been recommended to buy these for the great divi. Can anyone tell me that if I bought some today, am I eligible for the divi of 81p on Wednesday next week? Thanks in advance

[philanderer] 08/1/2014 20:40

Falls in the cigarette companies weighed on the benchmark index, with Imperial Tobacco off 67p at £22.47 and British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS.L - news) 31p cheaper at £31.54½.

Reports that China is planning to ban smoking in public spaces were initially blamed for the weakness, although analysts pointed out that neither company has any material Chinese exposure.

A Canaccord Genuity downgrade of Imperial to "sell" was more likely to have hurt sentiment, they said.

[glaws2] 08/1/2014 18:50

Thanks speedsgh

[bouleversee] 08/1/2014 16:34

Oh dear, that will put the cat among the pigeons. Electronic ciggies, anyone? Must try them myself.

[speedsgh] 08/1/2014 14:57

Imperial Tobacco Group (LON:IMT) and British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) were under pressure after media reports that Chinese health authorities aim to impose a nationwide smoking ban in public places by the end of this year. Imperial Tobacco's share price dropped 2.4 percent to 2,257.75p and BAT's share price fell 1.0 percent to 3,154.5p.

[glaws2] 08/1/2014 14:49

Can't see an obvious reason - BATS has dropped but not by nearly as much; no IMT news that I can see.