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Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$173.70 +1.83 (+1.06%)
As of 05/8/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Imperial Oil - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
4
Buy
0

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Imperial Oil in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Sell." Out of the 10 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, and 4 have given a hold rating for IMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$137.08
-21.08% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Imperial Oil, the average price target is C$137.08. The highest price target for IMO is C$212.00, while the lowest price target for IMO is C$101.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -21.08% from the current price of C$173.70.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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IMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/9/25 to 5/9/26
1 Month Ago
4/9/25 to 4/9/26
3 Months Ago
2/8/25 to 2/8/26
1 Year Ago
5/9/24 to 5/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$137.08C$135.82C$114.60C$103.78
Forecasted Upside-21.08% Downside-23.47% Downside-25.43% Downside4.55% Upside
Consensus RatingSellSellReduceHold

IMO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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IMO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Imperial Oil Stock vs. The Competition

TypeImperial OilEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
1.40
2.41
Consensus RatingStrong SellHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/4/2026 Lower TargetC$155.00 ➝ C$149.00-16.17%
4/16/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Boost TargetSellC$110.00 ➝ C$157.00-8.90%
4/8/2026 Boost TargetUnderperformC$116.00 ➝ C$124.00-30.59%
3/31/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$139.00 ➝ C$212.00+18.38%
3/30/2026 Boost TargetC$107.00 ➝ C$126.00-30.62%
3/16/2026 Boost TargetC$155.00 ➝ C$185.00+9.74%
2/23/2026 Boost TargetSellC$101.00 ➝ C$110.00-32.93%
2/20/2026 Boost TargetSellC$120.00 ➝ C$132.00-20.46%
12/15/2025 DowngradeOutperformMarket PerformC$132.00 ➝ C$129.00+4.39%
11/20/2025 Boost TargetC$97.00 ➝ C$101.00-27.35%
10/15/2025 DowngradeNeutralUnderperformC$108.00 ➝ C$110.00-8.94%
7/25/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/23/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/11/2025Boost TargetC$100.00 ➝ C$110.00-2.30%
3/27/2025DowngradeNeutralSell

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Imperial Oil pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Imperial Oil
Bull Case

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

  • The stock price has recently been around C$172, indicating a strong market presence and potential for appreciation.
  • Analysts have raised price targets for Imperial Oil Limited, with some estimates reaching as high as C$185, suggesting positive market sentiment.
  • The company has demonstrated solid financial performance, reporting significant revenue and earnings per share, which reflects its operational efficiency.
  • Imperial Oil Limited has a relatively low beta of 0.52, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which can be attractive for risk-averse investors.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple brokerages indicate a growing confidence in the company's future performance, which can lead to increased investor interest.

Imperial Oil
Bear Case

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

  • Several analysts have issued "sell" ratings, reflecting concerns about the stock's potential downside, which could deter some investors.
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, which may indicate financial risk and could affect its ability to manage economic downturns.
  • Despite recent price target increases, the average target suggests a potential downside from the current stock price, which may not appeal to all investors.
  • Market fluctuations and geopolitical factors can impact oil prices, which directly affect Imperial Oil Limited's profitability and stock performance.
  • Recent trading volumes have been lower than average, which may indicate reduced investor interest and could lead to increased volatility.

IMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Imperial Oil is C$137.08, with a high forecast of C$212.00 and a low forecast of C$101.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Imperial Oil in the last year. There are currently 6 sell ratings and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong sell" IMO shares.

According to analysts, Imperial Oil's stock has a predicted downside of -21.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Imperial Oil's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Imperial Oil has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bank Financial, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Imperial Oil less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Imperial Oil is Strong Sell while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how IMO compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:IMO) was last updated on 5/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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