Imperial Oil Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

IMO Stock  USD 70.63  0.12  0.17%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Imperial Oil is Buy with 13 hold recommendations. The current projected Imperial Oil target price consensus is 67.37 with 18 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Imperial Oil analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Imperial Oil vendors, executives, and/or customers. Imperial Oil recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Imperial Oil target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Imperial Oil to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
To learn how to invest in Imperial Stock, please use our How to Invest in Imperial Oil guide.
Lowest Forecast
61.31
Highest Forecast
74.78
Target Price
67.37
At this time, Imperial Oil's Gross Profit is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 25th of April 2024, Gross Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.28, while Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.12. At this time, Imperial Oil's Intangible Assets are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 25th of April 2024, Other Assets is likely to grow to about 57 B, while Total Assets are likely to drop about 23.9 B.
  
It's important to approach Imperial Oil's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Imperial Oil Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Imperial target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Imperial Oil's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   18  Buy
Most Imperial analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Imperial stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Imperial Oil, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Imperial Oil Target Price Projection

Imperial Oil's current and average target prices are 70.63 and 67.37, respectively. The current price of Imperial Oil is the price at which Imperial Oil is currently trading. On the other hand, Imperial Oil's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Imperial Oil Market Quote on 25th of April 2024

Low Price69.99Odds
High Price71.21Odds

70.63

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Imperial Oil Target Price

Low Estimate61.31Odds
High Estimate74.78Odds

67.37

Historical Lowest Forecast  61.31 Target Price  67.37 Highest Forecast  74.78
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Imperial Oil and the information provided on this page.

Imperial Oil Analyst Ratings

Imperial Oil's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Imperial Oil stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Imperial Oil's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Imperial Oil's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Imperial Oil price targets

Imperial Oil's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Imperial Oil's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Imperial Oil's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Imperial Oil's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Imperial Oil Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Imperial Oil is a key component of Imperial Oil valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Imperial Oil.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Imperial Oil's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
68.8970.3271.75
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
63.5773.6975.12
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
67.2768.7070.12
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.161.572.84
Details
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When determining whether Imperial Oil offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Imperial Oil's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Imperial Oil Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Imperial Oil Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Imperial Oil to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
To learn how to invest in Imperial Stock, please use our How to Invest in Imperial Oil guide.
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The data published in Imperial Oil's official financial statements usually reflect Imperial Oil's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Imperial Oil. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Imperial accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Imperial Oil's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Imperial Oil's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Imperial Oil's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Imperial Oil's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Imperial Oil. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Imperial Oil's management manipulating its earnings.