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NYSEAMERICAN:IMO

Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$68.65
+0.05 (+0.07%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$67.92
$68.85
50-Day Range
N/A
52-Week Range
$44.46
$69.46
Volume
309,925 shs
Average Volume
335,281 shs
Market Capitalization
$36.79 billion
P/E Ratio
10.88
Dividend Yield
2.58%
Price Target
$85.33

Imperial Oil MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.20 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
24.3% Upside
$85.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
10.04% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.37
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.71mentions of Imperial Oil in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.22%
From $5.69 to $5.93 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.33 out of 5 stars

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About Imperial Oil Stock (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO)

Imperial Oil Limited engages in exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas in Canada. The company operates through three segments: Upstream, Downstream and Chemical segments. The Upstream segment explores for, and produces crude oil, natural gas, synthetic crude oil, and bitumen. The Downstream segment transports and refines crude oil, blends refined products, and distributes and markets of refined products. It also transports crude oil production and third-party crude oil to refineries by contracted pipelines, common carrier pipelines, and rail; owns and operates refineries; maintains a distribution system to move petroleum products to market by pipeline, tanker, rail, and road transport; owns and operates fuel terminals, natural gas liquids, and products pipelines in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario; markets petroleum products under the Esso and Mobil brand names; and sells petroleum products, including fuel, asphalt, and lubricants to industrial and transportation customers, independent marketers, resellers, and other refiners, as well as the agriculture, residential heating, and commercial markets through branded fuel and lubricant resellers. The Chemical segment manufactures and markets benzene, aromatic and aliphatic solvents, plasticizer intermediates, and polyethylene resin; and markets refinery grade propylene. The company was incorporated in 1880 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Imperial Oil Limited is a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation.

IMO Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/1 Dividend
11/30/2023
Dividend Payable
1/01/2024
Last Earnings
2/02/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend
3/01/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Dividend Payable
4/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/26/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Petroleum refining
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NYSEAMERICAN:IMO
Previous Symbol
NYSEMKT:IMO
Employees
5,300
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$85.33
High Stock Price Target
$95.00
Low Stock Price Target
$76.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+24.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.20
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.62 billion
Pretax Margin
12.50%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$37.75 billion
Cash Flow
$9.34 per share
Book Value
$30.72 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$36.79 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.48
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Bradley William Corson BS (Age 62)
    Chairman, President & CEO
    Comp: $4.21M
  • Mr. Daniel E. Lyons (Age 61)
    Senior VP of Finance & Administration and Controller
    Comp: $1.92M
  • Mr. Simon P. Younger (Age 48)
    Senior Vice President of Upstream
    Comp: $1.23M
  • Ms. Sherri L. Evers (Age 47)
    Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Commercial Development & Product Solutions
    Comp: $586.35k
  • Mr. Bruce A. Jolly (Age 56)
    Treasurer
    Comp: $769.18k
  • Peter Shaw
    Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Ian R. Laing (Age 50)
    VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
  • Ms. Kristi L. Desjardins (Age 50)
    Vice President of Human Resources
  • Dave Hughes
    Manager of Investor Relations

Should I Buy Imperial Oil Stock? IMO Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Imperial Oil was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:34 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Imperial Oil Limited:

  • Imperial Oil Limited has a strong track record of exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas in Canada, providing stability and potential growth in the energy sector.
  • The company operates through three segments - Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical segments, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing risk exposure.
  • Recent financial reports show that Imperial Oil Limited has been performing well, with a reported net margin of 9.59% and a return on equity of 20.58%, indicating profitability and efficient use of shareholder funds.
  • Imperial Oil Limited's stock price has shown resilience, with a 12-month high of $63.33, reflecting investor confidence and potential for capital appreciation.
  • The company's market capitalization of $33.26 billion and institutional investor ownership of 20.74% demonstrate strong market presence and investor interest in the company.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Imperial Oil Limited for these reasons:

  • Imperial Oil Limited's stock price can be volatile, with a 12-month low of $44.22, indicating potential risks associated with market fluctuations in the energy sector.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt obligations, impacting overall financial stability.
  • Imperial Oil Limited faces competition in the petroleum refining industry, which could lead to pricing pressures and reduced margins, affecting profitability in a competitive market environment.
  • While the company has shown strong performance in recent quarters, fluctuations in crude oil prices and regulatory changes in the energy sector could impact future earnings and growth prospects.
  • Investors should consider the impact of environmental and sustainability factors on Imperial Oil Limited's operations, as increasing focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria could influence investor sentiment and business operations.

IMO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Imperial Oil stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Imperial Oil in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" IMO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in IMO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Imperial Oil's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Imperial Oil's shares. Their IMO share price targets range from $76.00 to $95.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $85.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have IMO shares performed in 2024?

Imperial Oil's stock was trading at $57.69 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, IMO shares have increased by 19.0% and is now trading at $68.65.
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Are investors shorting Imperial Oil?

Imperial Oil saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,340,000 shares, an increase of 8.4% from the February 29th total of 15,080,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 421,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 38.8 days. Approximately 10.0% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Imperial Oil's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, April 26th 2024.
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How were Imperial Oil's earnings last quarter?

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The energy company reported $1.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.55 by $0.26. The energy company had revenue of $9.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.29 billion. Imperial Oil had a net margin of 9.59% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.92%.

How often does Imperial Oil pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Imperial Oil?

Imperial Oil declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.4473 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $1.79 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.61%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 1st. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36.
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Is Imperial Oil a good dividend stock?

Imperial Oil (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) pays an annual dividend of $1.77 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 28.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, IMO will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Imperial Oil own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Imperial Oil investors own include Suncor Energy (SU), Range Resources (RRC), International Business Machines (IBM), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Callon Petroleum (CPE), Enbridge (ENB), Mondi (MNDI), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), BCE (BCE) and Coeur Mining (CDE).

Who are Imperial Oil's major shareholders?

Imperial Oil's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include First Eagle Investment Management LLC (4.20%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.87%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (1.23%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.21%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.21%) and FIL Ltd (0.46%).

How do I buy shares of Imperial Oil?

Shares of IMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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