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Imperial Oil (IMO.TO)

182.14

+0.80 (0.44%)

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 31, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 11 opinions in the last 12 months.

Imperial Oil (IMO-T) is recognized as a strong player in the energy sector, particularly due to its solid cash flow generation and impressive dividend growth, boasting a consecutive 31 years of increases above 20% annually. Analysts suggest that as Canada's energy landscape becomes more favorable, the stock presents an attractive hedge against inflation, with a return potential given its price target of $157.47. While some experts find the stock may be overvalued compared to peers, many agree it is fundamentally sound, especially in an environment where energy demands are expected to rise. The sentiment across various reviews indicates an optimistic long-term trend, though vigilance is advised due to potential fluctuations influenced by global oil prices. Overall, despite some warnings of short-term volatility, the outlook remains bullish for investors considering an energy exposure.

Consensus

Bullish

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

A great business and very well run. Exposure to the oil sands. Also has the integrated aspect. They continue to buy back stock. Good price.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 2/06. Down 5%.)

COMMENT

Feels we are coming close to the bottom of where the new range for energy is going to be. Would use a trading range and buy near the 52-week low and sell when it gets near its high. This is a strategy he would use on oil stocks.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Anytime you can get it under $40, it is very attractive.

BUY

A possible takeover by its parent Exxon Mobil (XOM-N). Could see a take out at something like $50.

BUY

If you were going to speculate on an oil stock going higher, this is one that he thinks is a good trading opportunity. It has an unbelievable 43% ROE.

DON'T BUY

The largest integrated in Canada. Hasn't really gone anywhere over the last year. A good, safe place to be, not when you want to make money you'll do better in the purer plays. Suncor (SU-T) and Petro Canada (PCA-T) would be better choices.

BUY

Has a take out offer from its corporate parent Exxon (XOM-N). Will they buy out the minority shares. He doesn't care as it is one of the better run integrated companies. Decent dividend.

BUY

Doesn't think that Exxon will buy them out. If you are bullish on energy, this will do as well as any of the integrated.

DON'T BUY

Canada's largest integrated. A lot of its production comes out of the Cold Lake area. Has a number of interesting assets, 25% of Syncrude, the dominating player in the McKenzie Delta area and will be the primary driver behind the McKenzie Valley pipeline. The stock has become expensive.

HOLD

Of the integrateds it has probably been one of the best performers. Great management and great properties. None of them have done as well as the producing companies.

DON'T BUY

Of the integrated companies, prefers Petrocan (PCA-T) which is cheaper. Has an immense holding of properties and technology and has a lot of hidden value. Finds it expensive.

WEAK BUY

Will be doing very well from the standpoint of the commodity moving higher. Strong cash flows. Numbers coming out are very good. Looking out to 2010 before there is much increase in growth of production. Probably better alternatives.

DON'T BUY

Prefers Petrocan (PCA-T) even though they were a little short on earnings and production. This one doesn't have the same growth profile. Will go up and down with oil price.

DON'T BUY

A high-quality stock. Peaked out in August/05. Will probably just hold support which means it is just dead money.

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