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This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Imperial Oil (IMO-T) has drawn mixed reviews from various experts, highlighting its solid fundamentals and integrated business model that combines low-cost production from Alberta oil sands with refining capabilities. Many commentators underscore its strong balance sheet, operational excellence, and significant dividend growth over the past five years, which averages around 23% annually. Analysts have varied price targets for the stock, generally clustering around the low $100s, indicating expectations for capital appreciation and steady yields just below 3%. Despite some concerns regarding near-term oil price fluctuations and geopolitical influences, there remains confidence in the company's ability to generate cash flow and return value to shareholders. However, a few experts caution that there may be better investment opportunities within the energy sector despite its overall positive outlook.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Fair Value
TOP PICK

Bought this around $92 with proceeds from CNQ. Attracted to the chart. A swing chart, easy to trade. Hopes it'll go to at least $105 or so, which is when he'd probably sell. Yield is 3%.

(Analysts’ price target is $104.56)
TOP PICK

Sideways trading range. Reported earnings today. Should not be affected as much by potential US tariffs, as energy may be exempt. Boring, blue chip. He likes energy, and this is a way to play. Yield is 2.9%.

(Analysts’ price target is $104.28)
WEAK BUY

Good business. Alberta oil sands are low cost, long life, low decline. Refineries. Integrated, with benefit being that it takes the raw edge off commodity price sensitivity. Owns this indirectly through the back door, with an investment in XOM (major shareholder of IMO).

Modestly bullish on oil. Not his first choice, but no quarrels with it either.

BUY

The ZEO ETF recently broke out to new highs. In the group, he likes CNQ, IMO and SU.

WEAK BUY

Oil prices weak recently, generally gets a little firmer coming into winter. Lots of Middle East conflict. US energy producers in general have performed much worse than Canadian, partly because of debate on whether shale can sustain production. 

Longer term, the sector is attractive and these companies will generate a ton of cash and strong dividend growth. Near-term technical questions. He'd love to see price of oil stabilize. It has in last couple of days, but that's geopolitically driven.

DON'T BUY

Very well run company. Trading at premium to other energy companies. Safe company with excellent inventory. However, better options out there for investors. 

TOP PICK

Rock-solid balance sheet. Great long-life assets. Operational excellence. Cashflow-generating machine. Bought back 1/3 of company's shares in last 7-8 years; that will continue. 5-year dividend growth rate is 23% a year. Pricing power. A company that will offset inflation. Yield is 2.5%.

(Analysts’ price target is $102.21)
DON'T BUY
Caller's first job was mowing grass in the 1970s at an Esso tank farm (they paid for his university education), and he still holds the shares.

The old Esso. Great company, but better names to own going forward. If an investor has owned since the 1970s, they've done really well but probably sitting on a heck of a tax liability.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 03/24, Down 4%)

Very bullish on energy. Strong cash flow that continues to be returned to shareholders. Expecting capital appreciation as energy stocks added to portfolios again. Will continue to hold shares. 

TOP PICK

An alternative to CNQ. Returning capital to shareholders. Debt levels are down to 19%. Dividend growth north of 20%. Has grown dividend 23% a year over the last 5 years. Energy is one of the most under-owned sectors in the world. Good value and good total return. Yield is 2.5%.

Higher oil prices are better. But Trans Mountain pipeline is going to take a bunch more oil from Alberta, and so the differential on Canadian vs. US oil will continue to squeeze in. There's also been a pickup in volumes. He thinks the pension funds and foundations are going to have to own this sector again.

(Analysts’ price target is $89.00)
BUY

Currently testing lid on the chart direction. Would recommend buying. Currently breaking resistance. Bullish on oil prices. 

DON'T BUY

It's a stable, well-run integrated oil company, but he's never owned this, because the US parent majority-controls IMO. Is better growth elsewhere.

BUY
Great job at meaningfully buying back stock. Setting bar high for return of capital to shareholders. Trading at premium to peers. Quality company that is a safe bet for long term shareholders.
DON'T BUY
Company trading at slight premium to Suncor. Low risk name trading at 15x cash flow. Expecting a ~$90 share price. Not enough return for risk in energy sector.
HOLD
Long-term player in the space. Doesn't see XOM buying the rest of IMO. Security of supply is still important. The industry is continuing to improve in terms of environmental impact. He owns CNQ instead, one of the best run with great free cashflow.
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Imperial Oil(IMO-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 4

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 4

Total Signals / Votes : 8

Stockchase rating for Imperial Oil is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Imperial Oil(IMO-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oil stock symbol?

Imperial Oil is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol IMO-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (IMO-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:IMO or IMO-T

Is Imperial Oil a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 8 stock analysts published opinions about IMO-T. 4 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 4 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Imperial Oil.

Is Imperial Oil a good investment or a top pick?

Imperial Oil was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Imperial Oil.

Why is Imperial Oil stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts’ recommendations for help on deciding if you should buy, sell or hold the stock.

Is Imperial Oil worth watching?

8 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Imperial Oil In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Imperial Oil stock price?

On 2025-03-21, Imperial Oil (IMO-T) stock closed at a price of $102.2.