Q1 EPS Estimates for Imperial Oil Reduced by Zacks Research

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) (TSE:IMO) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Imperial Oil in a research note issued to investors on Monday, December 16th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the energy company will earn $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.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on IMO. StockNews.com downgraded shares of Imperial Oil from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 28th. Scotiabank reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Imperial Oil in a report on Wednesday, September 25th.

Imperial Oil Price Performance

NYSEAMERICAN:IMO opened at $65.83 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 1.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $33.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.81 and a beta of 1.42. Imperial Oil has a 1-year low of $54.58 and a 1-year high of $80.17.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

Imperial Oil Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 3rd will be given a $0.4304 dividend. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.62%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 3rd. Imperial Oil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.38%.

Imperial Oil Company Profile

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.