IMO Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

IMO - Imperial Oil Limited

PETROLEUM REFINING
$114.64
0.63 (0.55%) ▲
5d: -4.63%
30d: -14.37%
90d: -9.39%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: IMO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$83.39
Based on -9.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$51.78
Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.6x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: IMO is currently trading at $114.64, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $116.69 to $131.34. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.0) compared to its historical average (13.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 7.0% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, IMO is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $117.80. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: IMO has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $116.69 - $131.34
Company Quality Score 55/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 50.0%

All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($107.14)

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $116.69 - $131.34
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $117.80
Resistance Level $127.68
Current Trend Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of Jun 9, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 10.97
Wall Street Target $107.14 (-6.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) -0.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -23.0%
Profit Margin 6.2%
Valuation Discount vs History -7.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical 11.0 vs 13.6 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -7.0% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $106.62 (-7%)
2-Year Target $99.15 (-14%)
3-Year Target $92.21 (-20%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 11→14) $114.33 (0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 21.8, Growth: -23.2%) $165.94 (+45%)
Base: (SPY PE: 11.0, Growth: -23.2%) $83.57 (-27%)
Bear: (PE: 9.3, Growth: -23.2%) $71.04 (-38%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.67 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.22
Bull Case $247.61 (+117%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 29.3
Base Case $225.10 (+97%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 26.7
Bear Case $76.53 (-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.0 to 13.6
Stabilization Target: $142.13 (+24.0%)
PE Expansion Potential: +24.0%
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