IMO
AMEX · Energy
Imperial Oil Ltd
$130.21
+1.03 (+0.80%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
+52.17%
6M
+41.49%
1Y
+77.98%
YTD
+46.16%
Open$128.50
Previous Close$129.18
Day High$130.45
Day Low$126.53
52W High$169.07
52W Low$82.98
Volume—
Avg Volume809.2K
Market Cap78.64B
P/E Ratio24.06
EPS$6.46
SectorEnergy
Technical Indicators
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SMA 50
$97.98
Above
SMA 200
$88.39
Above
RSI (14)
70.2
Overbought
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Strong Sell
23 analysts
Price Target
+71.3% upside
Current
$130.21
$130.21
Target
$223.06
$223.06
$139.06
$223.06 avg
$242.55
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 61.93B | 67.00B | 39.24B |
| Net Income | 4.31B | 4.20B | 4.30B |
| Profit Margin | 7.0% | 6.6% | 11.0% |
| EBITDA | 8.85B | 9.09B | 5.99B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 2.91B |
| Rev Growth | -7.6% | -7.6% | +21.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.31 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield2.14%
Annual Dividend$2.37
Payout Ratio42.9%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-DividendMar 14, 2026
Pay DateMar 31, 2026
About Imperial Oil Ltd
Imperial Oil Limited is a major integrated oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company operates through Upstream (oil sands mining, conventional oil and gas production) and Downstream (refining and marketing) segments. Imperial is one of Canada's largest petroleum companies and is majority-owned by ExxonMobil. The company produces crude oil and natural gas primarily from Alberta oil sands, operates refineries that process crude into petroleum products, and markets fuels and lubricants through its Esso brand retail network.
Energy Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corp | $163.26 | -1.28% | 22.1 | 637.07B |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $205.15 | -0.79% | 30.3 | 372.06B |
| ENB | Enbridge Inc | $54.48 | +0.07% | 21.6 | 161.85B |
| TTE | Totalenergies Se | $89.26 | +0.53% | 8.3 | 168.10B |
| COP | Conocophillips | $128.93 | -0.32% | 19.4 | 155.27B |
| CNQ | Canadian Natural Resources | $49.18 | +0.33% | 13.4 | 144.98B |
IMO Frequently Asked Questions
What does Imperial Oil Ltd do?
Imperial Oil extracts crude from Alberta's oil sands, refines it into gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products, and sells those fuels through its Esso retail network across Canada. The integrated model — producing, refining, and selling — provides a natural hedge: when crude prices fall and refining margins widen, the downstream business partially offsets upstream losses. Majority ownership by ExxonMobil brings access to world-class technology and operational practices, giving Imperial capabilities that independent Canadian producers typically lack.
Is IMO stock a good investment?
Imperial Oil is a conservatively run integrated energy company with a long history of profitability through commodity cycles. Its oil sands assets are long-life and low-decline, providing production stability that conventional wells cannot match. The primary risks are oil price sensitivity, carbon regulation in Canada (which is particularly relevant for high-emission oil sands production), and the long-term structural question of fossil fuel demand in an energy transition. The ExxonMobil relationship provides strategic and financial stability that independent peers lack.
Who are Imperial Oil Ltd's main competitors?
In Canadian oil sands, Canadian Natural Resources and Cenovus Energy are the most direct competitors for production volume and investor capital. Suncor Energy competes across the same integrated model — upstream oil sands, downstream refining, and retail fuel — making it the most structurally similar rival. Internationally, ExxonMobil and other IOCs compete in the same investor allocation decisions, though Imperial's focus is almost entirely within Canada rather than globally diversified.
Does Imperial Oil Ltd pay dividends?
Imperial Oil has paid dividends consistently for decades and has a strong track record of annual dividend increases — a rare distinction for a company operating in a volatile commodity sector. The company supplements regular dividends with special dividends and buybacks during periods of strong cash flow, making the total capital return in good years substantially higher than the base dividend alone suggests. Its conservative balance sheet management underpins confidence in the sustainability of these distributions through price cycles.
What is IMO's stock price today?
IMO last closed at $130.21, up 0.80% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $82.98 and a high of $169.07. The current price represents 55% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What do Wall Street analysts say about IMO?
Among 23 analysts covering IMO, the consensus rating is Strong Sell — 1 rate it a buy, 8 hold, and 14 sell. The average price target sits at $223.06, implying 71% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
Is Imperial Oil Ltd profitable?
Imperial Oil Ltd generated $61.93B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $4.31B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 7.0% reflects the competitive nature of its industry.
What is IMO's P/E ratio?
IMO trades at a P/E ratio of 24.06 on trailing earnings of $6.46 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Energy sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
How has IMO stock performed recently?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: +52.17% (3M), +41.49% (6M), +77.98% (1Y), +46.16% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether IMO is outperforming or lagging the broader market.