Imperial Oil boosts first-quarter 2026 dividend payout

The latest announcement is out from Imperial Oil ( (TSE:IMO) ).

On January 30, 2026, Imperial Oil Limited announced that its board declared a first-quarter 2026 quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per common share, payable on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026, representing an increase from the 72-cent dividend paid for the fourth quarter of 2025. The higher payout underscores Imperial’s continued emphasis on returning cash to shareholders and highlights its track record of dividend growth, having raised its annual dividend for 31 consecutive years, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s financial strength and stable position in the Canadian energy sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:IMO) stock is a Buy with a C$158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Imperial Oil stock, see the TSE:IMO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:IMO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:IMO is a Outperform.

Imperial Oil’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call highlights, including record production and strategic restructuring plans. However, technical indicators suggest potential short-term bearish momentum, and recent revenue declines and restructuring charges present some risks.

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More about Imperial Oil

Imperial Oil Limited is a leading Canadian petroleum company, operating as the country’s largest petroleum refiner, a major producer of crude oil, a key petrochemical producer and a coast-to-coast fuels marketer, with a long history of growth, financial stability and over a century of uninterrupted dividend payments.

Average Trading Volume: 944,589

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$69.67B

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