Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Imperial Petroleum, Inc. is a diversified energy and retail convenience company that operates across multiple segments, including wholesale fuel distribution, retail convenience stores and commercial cardlock fueling. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Imperial Petroleum has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to serve customers along the Mid‐Atlantic corridor. The company sources gasoline, diesel and biofuel blends from major refineries and transports these products via an owned fleet of tank trucks, supplying both independent dealers and national fuel marketers.

In its retail segment, Imperial Petroleum owns and operates a network of convenience stores under various banners, featuring fuel points, quick‐service food, coffee bars and essential merchandise. These stores aim to meet the on‐the‐go needs of commuters, local residents and commercial drivers, offering branded and unbranded fuels alongside prepared foods and grocery staples. Through its retail footprint, the company emphasizes high‐margin in‐store sales and loyalty programs designed to drive repeat business and increase fuel throughput.

At the same time, Imperial Petroleum’s commercial and industrial customers rely on its cardlock fueling stations, bulk deliveries and fleet management services. The company’s cardlock network provides secure, 24‐hour access to fuel for trucking fleets, construction companies and municipal agencies, supported by integrated payment technologies and online reporting tools. Imperial Petroleum also supplies heating oil and on‐road diesel to businesses and homeowners in select markets, positioning itself as a one‐stop energy supplier.

Over the years, Imperial Petroleum has expanded its presence through targeted acquisitions, including the purchase of several regional fuel distributors and convenience store chains. The leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer Jane M. Beaumont and Chief Financial Officer Michael L. Carter, brings decades of industry experience in logistics, retail operations and energy marketing. Imperial Petroleum continues to pursue growth opportunities in existing markets while evaluating new territories, maintaining its focus on operational efficiency, customer service and incremental margin enhancement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.14 to $3.32
• 50-Day Range: $2.48 to $3.57
• 52-Week Range: $2.12 to $4.55
• Volume: 306,750 shs
• Average Volume: 230,029 shs
• Market Capitalization: $95.99 million
• P/E Ratio: 2.62
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Imperial Petroleum Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Imperial Petroleum scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 122nd out of 126 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Imperial Petroleum.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Imperial Petroleum is 2.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Imperial Petroleum is 2.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 13.25.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Imperial Petroleum has a P/B Ratio of 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

13.61% of the float of Imperial Petroleum has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Imperial Petroleum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Imperial Petroleum has recently increased by 7.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Imperial Petroleum does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Imperial Petroleum does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

13.61% of the float of Imperial Petroleum has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Imperial Petroleum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Imperial Petroleum has recently increased by 7.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.94

News Sentiment

Imperial Petroleum has a news sentiment score of 0.94. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Imperial Petroleum this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Imperial Petroleum insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.50% of the stock of Imperial Petroleum is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.44% of the stock of Imperial Petroleum is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IMPP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IMPP shares performed this year?

Imperial Petroleum's stock was trading at $3.01 at the beginning of the year. Since then, IMPP stock has increased by 7.0% and is now trading at $3.22.

How were Imperial Petroleum's earnings last quarter?

Imperial Petroleum Inc. (NASDAQ:IMPP) issued its earnings results on Friday, May, 23rd. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $32.09 million for the quarter. Imperial Petroleum had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.55% and a net margin of 32.37%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Imperial Petroleum's stock split?

Shares of Imperial Petroleum reverse split on the morning of Friday, April 28th 2023.The 1-15 reverse split was announced on Friday, April 28th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, April 28th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 7 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Imperial Petroleum?

Shares of IMPP 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Imperial Petroleum own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Imperial Petroleum investors own include StealthGas (GASS), Meta Platforms (META), Predictive Oncology (POAI), Ford Motor (F), NVIDIA (NVDA), Uranium Energy (UEC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/23/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SHIP
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IMPP
• CIK: 1876581
• Web: www.imperialpetro.com
• Phone: 30 210 625 0001
• Fax: 30 210 625 0018
• Employees: 74
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.23
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 2.62
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $50.16 million
• Net Margins: 32.37%
• Pretax Margin: 32.37%
• Return on Equity: 17.55%
• Return on Assets: 10.81%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.80
• Quick Ratio: 4.67

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $147.48 million
• Price / Sales: 0.65
• Cash Flow: $2.33 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.38
• Book Value: $4.63 per share
• Price / Book: 0.70

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,810,000
• Free Float: 29,366,000
• Market Cap: $95.99 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.13