Imperial Brands (IMB.L) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for IMB.L — the calendar windows where Imperial Brands has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
IMB.L seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, IMB.L's strongest seasonal window has been Dec 17 – Jan 6: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +3.05% across a 20-day hold. On the weak side, IMB.L has historically declined between Feb 18 – Mar 10, falling in 9 of 10 years (average -4.97%).
In total, our analysis finds 613 recurring seasonal windows for Imperial Brands — 343 bullish and 270 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Oct 31 – Nov 10, opens in 5 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
IMB.L's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 20d ago | Sep 16 – Oct 6 | 20d | -3.64% | 80% | -0.92% |
| Completedended 20d ago | Sep 6 – Oct 6 | 30d | -3.34% | 80% | -0.88% |
| Upcomingin 5d | Oct 31 – Nov 10 | 10d | +1.25% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 6d | Nov 1 – Nov 21 | 20d | +3.07% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 7d | Nov 2 – Dec 2 | 30d | +1.84% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 8d | Nov 3 – Dec 3 | 30d | +1.81% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 18d | Nov 13 – Nov 23 | 10d | +2.57% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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IMB.L seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy IMB.L stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, IMB.L's strongest seasonal window starts in December: Dec 17 to Jan 6, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +3.05%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is IMB.L's strongest seasonal pattern?
IMB.L's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Dec 17 – Jan 6 window (20-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +3.05%.
When has IMB.L historically performed worst?
IMB.L's weakest recurring window has been Feb 18 to Mar 10, declining in 9 of 10 years with an average return of -4.97%.
How reliable are IMB.L's seasonal patterns?
Each IMB.L pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. IMB.L currently shows 613 recurring windows (343 bullish, 270 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is IMB.L stock seasonality?
Seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Imperial Brands's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where IMB.L has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.