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Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$179.97 -0.39 (-0.22%)
As of 10:21 AM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
6
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 "Reduce." Out of the 10 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, and 6 have given a hold rating for IMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$153.92
-14.48% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Imperial Oil, the average price target is C$153.92. The highest price target for IMO is C$213.00, while the lowest price target for IMO is C$101.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -14.48% from the current price of C$179.97.
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
11/12/25 to 11/12/26
1 Month Ago
10/13/25 to 10/13/26
3 Months Ago
8/14/25 to 8/14/26
1 Year Ago
11/12/24 to 11/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$153.92C$146.08C$143.25C$107.88
Forecasted Upside-14.48% Downside-20.50% Downside-22.63% Downside-20.42% Downside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceReduce

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
1.60
2.47
Consensus RatingReduceHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/3/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Boost TargetSellC$158.00 ➝ C$164.00-12.57%
10/22/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$140.00 ➝ C$175.00-4.94%
10/20/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHoldC$165.00 ➝ C$172.00-9.08%
10/20/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$207.00 ➝ C$213.00+12.59%
9/16/2026 Boost TargetUnderperformC$130.00 ➝ C$140.00-23.97%
9/14/2026 Boost TargetC$195.00 ➝ C$205.00+10.87%
8/5/2026 Lower TargetSector PerformC$159.00 ➝ C$156.00-11.75%
7/14/2026 Boost TargetC$149.00 ➝ C$158.00-8.41%
6/26/2026 UpgradeHold
4/8/2026 Boost TargetUnderperformC$116.00 ➝ C$124.00-30.59%
2/23/2026 Boost TargetSellC$101.00 ➝ C$110.00-32.93%
12/15/2025 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformC$132.00 ➝ C$129.00+4.39%
11/20/2025 Boost TargetC$97.00 ➝ C$101.00-27.35%
10/15/2025 DowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformC$108.00 ➝ C$110.00-8.94%
7/25/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/23/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/27/2025DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell

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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, November 5, 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:

  • Imperial Oil Limited recently reported a strong third quarter with earnings per share of C$5.11 and revenue of C$16.18 billion, driven by record downstream earnings and stronger refining margins, which signals robust operational performance and profitability for shareholders.
  • The company is targeting 280,000 barrels per day of gross annual production at its Kearl asset while positioning for added shareholder cash returns in 2027, indicating a clear strategy to enhance value through increased production efficiency and capital allocation.
  • Imperial Oil Limited offers a dividend yield of 1.86% with a payout ratio of 37.15%, providing a steady income stream that is well-covered by earnings, which is attractive for investors seeking consistent cash flow from their energy holdings.
  • As Canada's largest refiner of petroleum products with a combined processing capacity of 421 mboe/d, the company holds a dominant market position that provides significant scale advantages and pricing power in the domestic energy sector.
  • The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, reaching a 52-week high of C$192.40 in late October 2026, reflecting positive market sentiment and investor confidence in the company's recent financial results and strategic direction.

Imperial Oil
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $176.02 is significantly above the consensus price target of C$149.36, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to analyst expectations and leaving limited room for upside appreciation.
  • Imperial Oil Limited carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 17.11, which indicates substantial leverage and potential financial risk, particularly in a volatile energy market where cash flows can fluctuate significantly.
  • Analysts have assigned a consensus rating of "Reduce" to the stock, with six analysts rating it Hold and four rating it Sell, reflecting a general lack of enthusiasm for further investment in the company at current levels.
  • Recent insider activity shows selling pressure, with insiders such as Ian Robert Laing and Christopher Stephen Leyerzapf selling shares in May 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from those with the most knowledge of the company's internal operations.
  • The company's beta of 0.56 suggests lower volatility than the broader market, but this also means it may underperform during strong market rallies, potentially limiting capital gains for investors seeking aggressive growth.

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$153.92, with a high forecast of C$213.00 and a low forecast of C$101.00.

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

According to analysts, Imperial Oil's stock has a predicted downside of -14.48% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Imperial Oil has been rated by research analysts at ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Desjardins, National Bank Financial, Raymond James Financial, TD, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Imperial Oil analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/3/2026.
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