Q2 EPS Estimates for Imperial Oil Boosted by Zacks Research

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO - Free Report) TSE: IMO - Stock analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Imperial Oil in a report issued on Friday, May 23rd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the energy company will post earnings per share of $1.13 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.04. The consensus estimate for Imperial Oil's current full-year earnings is $5.82 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Imperial Oil's Q4 2025 earnings at $1.18 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.36 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $1.45 EPS.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Imperial Oil from a "neutral" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 27th. Wolfe Research raised Imperial Oil from a "peer perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, April 21st. Royal Bank of Canada restated a "sector perform" rating and set a $101.00 price objective on shares of Imperial Oil in a report on Thursday, April 3rd. Scotiabank upgraded Imperial Oil to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 19th. Finally, Raymond James reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Imperial Oil in a research report on Monday, May 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $106.33.

Imperial Oil Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of Imperial Oil stock traded up $0.65 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $72.34. 239,006 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 450,652. The stock has a market capitalization of $36.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.98 and a beta of 1.44. Imperial Oil has a twelve month low of $58.76 and a twelve month high of $80.17. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $68.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $69.88.

Imperial Oil Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.523 per share. This represents a $2.09 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.89%. This is an increase from Imperial Oil's previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 4th. Imperial Oil's dividend payout ratio is presently 25.80%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Imperial Oil

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Wayfinding Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Imperial Oil during the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in Imperial Oil by 88.5% during the first quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 543 shares of the energy company's stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 255 shares in the last quarter. Wingate Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Imperial Oil during the fourth quarter worth approximately $41,000. Group One Trading LLC grew its stake in Imperial Oil by 29.7% during the fourth quarter. Group One Trading LLC now owns 755 shares of the energy company's stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 173 shares during the period. Finally, Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Imperial Oil in the first quarter worth $71,000. 20.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Imperial Oil Company Profile

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 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.