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UK's IMI projects 2026 organic revenue growth on resilient automation demand

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Posted on March 6, 2026

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· Last updated: March 6, 2026

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IMI Forecasts 2026 Revenue Growth on Automation and Unveils £500M Buyback

IMI's Financial Performance and Strategic Initiatives

Revenue Growth Forecast and Share Buyback

March 6 (Reuters) - British specialist engineering company IMI on Friday forecast mid-single-digit organic revenue growth for 2026, citing resilient demand in its automation segment, and announced a 500-million-pound ($668.15 million) share buyback programme.

After-Market Services and Sector Investments

Contribution of After-Market Services

IMI has been supported by its growing after-market services, now accounting for about 45% of total revenue, boosted by investments in energy, healthcare, and automation. 

Dividend Increase and Profit Results

Dividend Growth

The Birmingham-headquartered company increased its final dividend by 10% to 23.2 pence per share, bringing the total 2025 dividend to 34.2 pence apiece.

Annual Profit Performance

It reported a 6% rise in adjusted annual pretax profit to 442 million pounds for the year ended December 31. 

Currency Exchange Rate

($1 = 0.7483 pounds)

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sumana Nandy and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

Key Takeaways

  • IMI delivered five consecutive years of mid‑single‑digit organic growth and posted a 6 % rise in adjusted pretax profit (£442 m) for 2025 with 45 % of its revenue from higher‑margin aftermarket services, especially in automation (investegate.co.uk)
  • The business recorded strong automation performance—8 % organic growth in automation—and achieved margin expansion, free cash flow of £290 m and return on invested capital of 14 %, enabling robust shareholder returns (investegate.co.uk)
  • To capitalise on its resilient outlook, IMI announced a £500 m share buyback programme and a 10 % increase in the 2025 dividend to 34.2 p per share, projecting continued mid‑single‑digit organic growth in 2026 (directorstalkinterviews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What revenue growth has IMI projected for 2026?
IMI expects mid-single-digit organic revenue growth for 2026.
What is driving IMI's projected revenue growth?
Resilient demand in the automation segment and growing after-market services are driving IMI's projected growth.
How much is IMI's announced share buyback programme worth?
IMI has announced a 500-million-pound ($668.15 million) share buyback programme.
What percentage of IMI's revenue comes from after-market services?
After-market services now account for about 45% of IMI's total revenue.
By how much did IMI increase its final dividend?
IMI increased its final dividend by 10% to 23.2 pence per share.

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