Q1 EPS Estimates for Imperial Oil Reduced by Zacks Research

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) (TSE:IMO) – Analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Imperial Oil in a note issued to investors on Monday, December 16th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the energy company will post earnings of $1.01 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.05. The consensus estimate for Imperial Oil’s current full-year earnings is $6.22 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Imperial Oil’s Q2 2025 earnings at $1.17 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.31 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.49 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.54 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $5.72 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. StockNews.com lowered Imperial Oil from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 28th. Scotiabank reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and issued a $110.00 price objective on shares of Imperial Oil in a research note on Wednesday, September 25th.

Imperial Oil Price Performance

NYSEAMERICAN:IMO opened at $64.22 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 1.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $32.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.57 and a beta of 1.42. Imperial Oil has a 12 month low of $54.58 and a 12 month high of $80.17.

Institutional Trading of Imperial Oil

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of IMO. RFP Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Imperial Oil during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new position in shares of Imperial Oil in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Grove Bank & Trust raised its stake in Imperial Oil by 438.0% during the third quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 538 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 438 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP increased its holdings in shares of Imperial Oil by 21.0% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,347 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $95,000 after buying an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oakworth Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Imperial Oil during the third quarter valued at about $101,000. 20.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Imperial Oil Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.4304 per share. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.68%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 3rd. Imperial Oil’s dividend payout ratio is 26.38%.

About Imperial Oil

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.