Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) Stock Price & Analysis
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) closed at USD 131.84 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.75% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 135.57; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 130.55–136.64 on volume of 571,496 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 83.27–139.44 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (IMO)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold IMO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Sell (mean 3.61 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 108.51 (range 108.51–108.51).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +49.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +326.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-30, EPS estimate USD 4.73, revenue estimate $15.2B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (IMO)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold IMO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 2.54% | $1.52B | Reduced -2.7% |
| Francis Chou | Chou Associates | 0.26% | $561K | Unchanged |
Analysts (IMO)
Consensus Sell (mean 3.61 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 108.51 (low 108.51, high 108.51).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IMO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +49.7% | +326.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +49.9% | +33.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.0% | 32.3% |
| Max drawdown | -19.4% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -25.0% (May 2022→Jul 2022) |
IMO revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downstream | $17.85B | 111.1% | +43.6% |
| Upstream | $5.50B | 34.2% | +45.3% |
| Chemical | $447.0M | 2.8% | +25.6% |
| Total revenue | $16.06B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
IMO suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Related party | ExxonMobil (XOM) | “•Related party revenues and purchases with ExxonMobil in 2025 were $13,534 million and $5,227 million, respectively.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 18, 2026.
IMO company outlook (results filed Jul 31, 2026)
- “Imperial has updated its refinery throughput and refinery utilization guidance ranges for 2026 from 395,000 - 405,000 barrels per day and 91% - 93% utilization to 370,000 - 380,000 barrels per day and 85% - 88% utilization, to reflect unplanned downtime, and a short-term rail logistic challenge at Strathcona which is targeted to be resolved by year end.”
- “Key financial and operating data follow. 11 IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED Forward-looking statements Statements of future events or conditions in this report, including projections, targets, expectations, estimates, and business plans, are forward-looking statements.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
IMO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $4.73 | $3.66 | +29.3% | $15.21B | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $4.76 | $3.27 | +45.3% | $14.93B | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $15.65 | $13.27 | +17.9% | $60.92B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $13.62 | $10.77 | +26.5% | $63.51B | 9 |
IMO options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.9% (±$10.40) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 30, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±2.7% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 34.9% | ±7.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 32.9% | ±10.4% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 32.3% | ±14.7% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 32.6% | ±19.6% |
30-day implied volatility 33.3% vs 28.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 3.86. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 131.84 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.75% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 135.57 |
| Open | USD 137 |
| Day Range | USD 130.55 – 136.64 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 83.27 – 139.44 |
| Volume | 571,496 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (IMO)
Nexqual's technical model rates IMO "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.11 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 129.73) |
| MACD | 1.73 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (IMO)
Wall Street analysts rate IMO "Sell" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 108.51 (range USD 108.51–108.51), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 108.51 |
| High Target | USD 108.51 |
| Low Target | USD 108.51 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 8 / 9 |
Earnings (IMO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 4.73 |
| Revenue Estimate | $15.21B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.52 vs est 4.17 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.94 vs est 2.4 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.97 vs est 1.89 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.17 vs est 1.96 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IMO)
| Total Revenue | $51.64B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +42.60% |
| Gross Margin | +18.06% |
| Operating Margin | +17.48% |
| Profit Margin | +8.06% |
| ROE | +16.80% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.17 |
| Current Ratio | 1.38 |
| Total Cash | $2.84B |
| Total Debt | $4.20B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IMO)
Nexqual rates Imperial Oil Limited's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -9% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 18%, operating 17% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — CAD 2.84B cash vs CAD 4.20B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 7.18B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 17%, ROA 8.1% |
Ownership (IMO)
| Insider Ownership | +71.31% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +30.05% |
| Float | 156.58M |
| Short % of Float | +18.98% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (IMO)
Imperial Oil Limited is led by John R. Whelan, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | John R. Whelan |
|---|---|
| Senior Vice President of Upstream | Cheryl L. Gomez-Smith |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Peter Shaw |
| Vice-President of Human Resources | Rhonda G. Porter |
Major Backers & Investors (IMO)
Notable institutional backers of Imperial Oil Limited include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 11.18% |
| Fidelity | 3.37% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 2.88% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.26% |
| FIL LTD | 1.08% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 0.84% |
| UBS Group AG | 0.76% |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | 0.65% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 0.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Legal & Regulatory Risks from Imperial Oil Limited's Latest 10-K (filed 2026-02-18)
- Compliance with environmental legislation can require significant expenditures and failure to comply with environmental legislation may result in the cessation of operations, imposition of fines and penalties, and liability for clean-up costs and damages.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, Item 1A, official filing.
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