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Imperial Oil (IMO.TO)

169.62

-6.61 (3.75%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 17 opinions in the last 12 months.

Imperial Oil (IMO) has garnered attention from various experts, with many viewing it as a strong investment opportunity fueled by a favorable outlook on oil prices and robust fundamentals. Several analysts highlighted its excellent cash generation capability, low debt levels, and impressive dividend growth. While some expressed concerns about current valuations, noting that the stock is trading at a premium compared to peers, many agree that its long-term prospects remain compelling. The company's large inventory depth and shareholder returns strategy are significant positives, and it continues to be a standout performer amidst the broader oil and gas sector. Discussions indicate that despite some volatility in oil prices and external geopolitical factors, the sentiment toward Imperial Oil remains generally positive, particularly for long-term investors.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Overvalued

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CVE

DON'T BUY

Like the other integrated oils globally, hasn't been a great performer in the last several years. Very dependent on heavy oil and the spread between heavy and light sweet oil has widened. Also don't have any great exploration going on. (See Top Picks.)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 13/09. Up 5.3%.) This is a longer-term call on the Kearl project. Still a Buy.

COMMENT

If your timeframe is 3 or 4 years, then this is a hold. If your timeframe is less than a year, you shouldn't hold it. Eventually they are going to commission Kearl, their oil sands project and this will be a catalyst for it to move up.

TOP PICK

One of the most profitable companies. It’s been incredibly expensive but got cheaper with this little correction we had but did not rally back. Just hold it and let it compound for the rest of you life.

SELL

Not a fan of this one. Doesn't seem to have the exploration potential that others have. Refining and marketing have been virtually profitless. (See Top Picks.)

SELL

Been an under performer. Suffering from refining and marketing side. Margins are very thin. Prefers Suncor because of synergies from merger. There’s no catalyst with IMO.

DON'T BUY

Not is favorite stock. It fell below its 200 day moving average. Trying to find support at about $38. If you own it, be careful if it breaks below $38. Other oil stocks look better.

DON'T BUY

Well-established operator but she would not make the switch into this one.

SELL

If a stock can’t rally in a rip roaring bull market then there is something wrong.

DON'T BUY

One should not buy oil and gas on the speculation that they might be taken out. It should have happened when these things were crushed on price. IMO always sells at a premium because of assets they own. Very well run company, but it is expensive.

DON'T BUY

He would prefer material more so than energy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 22/09. Up 1.5%.) This has disappointed on refining margins but the asset growth they have over the next 3-5 years is substantial. Still a buy.

TOP PICK

One of the best operators in general. Incredible profitability with a pristine balance sheet. Doesn't think investors are seeing the possible growth from Kearl and Cold Lake, which should be as early as next year.

BUY

An interesting one here; great collection of assets; many, many years of reserves. Would buy and hold long term.

WAIT

Very good defensive stock if you think oil is going to go down. Their growth will be in their Kearl project in 2011-2012. Less than 1% yield.

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