Q3 EPS Estimates for Imperial Oil Raised by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research has raised its Q3 2025 earnings per share estimate for Imperial Oil to $1.23, up from $1.22, reflecting a generally positive outlook for the energy company.
• Imperial Oil's dividend was increased to $0.72 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $2.88 and a yield of 3.3%, a significant increase from the previous $0.52 dividend.
• Despite the forecasted earnings growth, several analysts have downgraded Imperial Oil’s stock ratings recently, with the stock holding a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a target price of $105.50.

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO - Free Report) TSE: IMO - Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Imperial Oil in a research report issued on Monday, September 1st. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the energy company will post earnings per share of $1.23 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.22. 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 $1.04 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.36 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.31 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.40 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.04 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.95 EPS and Q1 2027 earnings at $2.11 EPS.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Desjardins downgraded Imperial Oil from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 3rd. Raymond James Financial lowered shares of Imperial Oil from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 3rd. Tudor Pickering downgraded shares of Imperial Oil from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, July 25th. BMO Capital Markets restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Imperial Oil in a report on Monday, August 4th. Finally, Wolfe Research downgraded shares of Imperial Oil from an "outperform" rating to a "peer perform" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $105.50.

Imperial Oil Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of IMO stock opened at $88.17 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $44.67 billion, a PE ratio of 13.59 and a beta of 0.94. Imperial Oil has a 1 year low of $58.76 and a 1 year high of $91.17. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $83.95 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $74.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 1.34.

Imperial Oil Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $0.72 per share. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 4th. This is a positive change from Imperial Oil's previous quarterly dividend of $0.52. Imperial Oil's dividend payout ratio is currently 31.87%.

Institutional Trading of Imperial Oil

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in IMO. Yousif Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Imperial Oil during the 1st quarter worth about $226,000. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Imperial Oil by 198.9% in the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 23,690 shares of the energy company's stock worth $1,713,000 after purchasing an additional 15,765 shares during the period. LPL Financial LLC lifted its position in shares of Imperial Oil by 68.6% in the 1st quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 79,692 shares of the energy company's stock worth $5,763,000 after purchasing an additional 32,437 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Imperial Oil by 7.7% during the first quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 16,796 shares of the energy company's stock valued at $1,213,000 after purchasing an additional 1,200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. increased its holdings in Imperial Oil by 70.2% during the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 13,002 shares of the energy company's stock valued at $801,000 after buying an additional 5,361 shares during the period. 20.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.

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