Analysts revise forecasts for Imperial Brands and Beeks Financial Cloud
According to Sharecast, Imperial Brands estimates were cut over German excise increases, while Canaccord lowered its Beeks Financial Cloud target to 300 pence.
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what happened
According to Sharecast, one bank has lowered its estimates for Imperial Brands. A sharp, multi-year rise in German excise duties could noticeably slow the company's growth in its combustibles business. The analysts expect higher taxes to fuel illegal trade, which would drive legal cigarette sales down faster, so their Europe forecasts were trimmed. They also see a risk that guidance for fiscal 2027 could land below consensus.
Canaccord Genuity cut its target on Beeks Financial Cloud from 335p to 300p on Monday and kept its buy rating. The bank says the group is still growing and has good visibility into fiscal 2027, despite a weaker first half. Revenue for fiscal 2026 rose 12% organically, and second-half sales climbed 26% year on year and 73% against the prior period. Guidance for fiscal 2027 points to revenue of £43m to £48m.
why it matters
The picture for investors is mixed: Beeks shows solid operating momentum, while Canaccord ties its lower target to revised forecasts and a valuation reset among peers. For Imperial Brands, the key question is whether the company can offset pressure on European volumes. Both are single-stock moves and do not change the broader market outlook.
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- Broker tips: Imperial Brands, Beeks Financial Cloud — Sharecast, 19 October 2026 at 15:02 UTC
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