Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$181.34 -1.89 (-1.03%)

As of 08/28/2026 04:15 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
5

Hold
5

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, 5 have given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for IMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$143.25
-21.00% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Imperial Oil, the average price target is C$143.25. The highest price target for IMO is C$209.00, while the lowest price target for IMO is C$101.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -21.00% from the current price of C$181.34.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/29/25 to 8/29/26	1 Month Ago 7/30/25 to 7/30/26	3 Months Ago 5/31/25 to 5/31/26	1 Year Ago 8/29/24 to 8/29/25
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)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	5 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	6 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$143.25	C$142.45	C$137.00	C$106.00
Forecasted Upside	-21.00% Downside	-21.23% Downside	-16.24% Downside	-14.94% Downside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Sell	Reduce

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.

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.

Imperial Oil Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Imperial Oil	Energy Companies
Consensus Rating Score	1.50	2.42
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent IMO News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/5/2026	National Bank Financial 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$214.00 ➝ C$209.00	+18.23%
8/5/2026	TD Not Rated		Boost Target	Sell	C$150.00 ➝ C$151.00	-14.58%
8/5/2026	Scotia Not Rated		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$159.00 ➝ C$156.00	-11.75%
7/17/2026	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Hold	C$160.00	-6.42%
7/14/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$149.00 ➝ C$158.00	-8.41%
6/26/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
4/8/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform	C$116.00 ➝ C$124.00	-30.59%
3/30/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$107.00 ➝ C$126.00	-30.62%
3/16/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$155.00 ➝ C$185.00	+9.74%
2/23/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell	C$101.00 ➝ C$110.00	-32.93%
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12/15/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	C$132.00 ➝ C$129.00	+4.39%
11/20/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$97.00 ➝ C$101.00	-27.35%
10/15/2025	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	C$108.00 ➝ C$110.00	-8.94%
7/25/2025	Tudor Pickering Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/23/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/27/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Mehta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ 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 Monday, August 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Imperial Oil pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Imperial Oil
Bull Case

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

The company has recently reported strong earnings, with a quarterly EPS of C$4.52, indicating robust profitability and effective cost management.
Imperial Oil Limited has a solid net margin of 7.81%, which reflects its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently.
The current stock price is around C$176.63, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth.
With a return on equity of 18.76%, the company demonstrates effective use of shareholder equity to generate profits, making it an attractive option for investors seeking returns.
The firm has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend of $3.48 and a yield of 1.9%, providing income to shareholders while maintaining a reasonable payout ratio of 37.15%.

Imperial Oil
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 51.36%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, especially in volatile market conditions.
Despite strong earnings, the net margin of 6.13% in previous quarters suggests potential challenges in maintaining profitability under competitive pressures.
Insider selling activity, with significant shares sold recently, could indicate a lack of confidence among executives regarding the company's future performance.
Market fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact revenue and profitability, making the company vulnerable to external economic factors.
While the company has substantial reserves, the reliance on fossil fuels may pose long-term risks as the energy sector shifts towards renewable sources.

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$143.25, with a high forecast of C$209.00 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 year. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 5 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 -21.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Imperial Oil has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bank Financial, Scotia, Scotiabank, and TD 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.

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Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

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IMO Price Targets by Month

Imperial Oil Stock vs. The Competition

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Bull Case

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Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

IMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

IMO Analyst Recommendations By Month

IMO Price Targets by Month

Imperial Oil Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Imperial Oil Bull Case

Imperial Oil Bear Case

IMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oil's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Imperial Oil stock right now?

Does Imperial Oil's stock price have much downside?

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Bull Case

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