Equity Profile

IMO

Imperial Oil Limited

EnergyIntegrated Oil & Gas$59.8B

Jul31Fri

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) is a major player in the energy sector, primarily involved in integrated oil and gas operations. With a market cap of $60 billion, it plays a significant role in the Canadian energy landscape, focusing on oil production, refining, and marketing.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will help gauge how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into overall sales performance and demand for oil and gas products.

N/A

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IMO Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+8.33%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.59%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Imperial Oil reported an EPS of $1.43, missing expectations by 14.47%. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 4.13% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about Imperial Oil's upcoming earnings, especially given its historical tendency to beat EPS estimates.

Bull Case

If Imperial Oil can demonstrate strong production levels and improved profitability, it may see a positive market reaction, especially if it beats EPS estimates.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports another earnings miss or weak production figures, it could lead to further declines in stock price, especially given recent performance.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter?

Given the company's recent earnings history, a strong EPS could indicate recovery and operational efficiency, while a miss could further dampen investor sentiment.

How have production levels changed compared to last quarter?

Production levels are critical for assessing the company's ability to meet demand and drive revenue, and any significant changes could impact stock performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in production levels, which could lead to a stronger-than-expected EPS.

Supporting Evidence

Imperial Oil has a history of beating EPS estimates, with an 88% beat rate in the last eight quarters.

Options pricing suggests a larger move than historical averages, indicating market expectations may be misaligned.

Recent trends in oil prices could positively impact revenue and profitability.

Key Risk

If production levels exceed expectations, it could significantly alter the earnings outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching EPS and production levels to gauge Imperial Oil's operational health and profitability.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.60 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.30 would confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing challenges.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.57%

Historical Avg

±2.9%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±7.6% while IMO has averaged ±2.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

35.2%

Calls (3K)P/C Ratio: 0.01Puts (500)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 17 of 29 (59%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Energy in the last 2 years. 17 of 29 faded and 12 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 3.5%, with a raw directional average of -0.0% (roughly flat historical bias).

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

29.10%

of float

Insider

69.61%

of float

Holders

581

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

FMR, LLC
56,181,276 sh · $7.0B
11.62%
8.0%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Imperial Oil beats expectations, history suggests the stock may rise about 1.04% on the next trading day, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future guidance.

Miss

If the company misses EPS estimates, history suggests an average decline of about 4.13%, indicating investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production levels and operational efficiency.
2Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on profitability.
3Comments on market demand for oil and gas products.
4Guidance on future earnings and production targets.
5Any commentary on external factors affecting the energy sector.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will help gauge how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into overall sales performance and demand for oil and gas products.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

IMO Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+8.33%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.59%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Imperial Oil reported an EPS of $1.43, missing expectations by 14.47%. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 4.13% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about Imperial Oil's upcoming earnings, especially given its historical tendency to beat EPS estimates.

Bull Case

If Imperial Oil can demonstrate strong production levels and improved profitability, it may see a positive market reaction, especially if it beats EPS estimates.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports another earnings miss or weak production figures, it could lead to further declines in stock price, especially given recent performance.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter?

Given the company's recent earnings history, a strong EPS could indicate recovery and operational efficiency, while a miss could further dampen investor sentiment.

How have production levels changed compared to last quarter?

Production levels are critical for assessing the company's ability to meet demand and drive revenue, and any significant changes could impact stock performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in production levels, which could lead to a stronger-than-expected EPS.

Supporting Evidence

Imperial Oil has a history of beating EPS estimates, with an 88% beat rate in the last eight quarters.

Options pricing suggests a larger move than historical averages, indicating market expectations may be misaligned.

Recent trends in oil prices could positively impact revenue and profitability.

Key Risk

If production levels exceed expectations, it could significantly alter the earnings outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching EPS and production levels to gauge Imperial Oil's operational health and profitability.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.60 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.30 would confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing challenges.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.57%

Historical Avg

±2.9%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±7.6% while IMO has averaged ±2.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

35.2%

Calls (3K)P/C Ratio: 0.01Puts (500)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 17 of 29 (59%)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

29.10%

of float

Insider

69.61%

of float

Holders

581

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

FMR, LLC
56,181,276 sh · $7.0B
11.62%
8.0%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Imperial Oil beats expectations, history suggests the stock may rise about 1.04% on the next trading day, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future guidance.

Miss

If the company misses EPS estimates, history suggests an average decline of about 4.13%, indicating investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production levels and operational efficiency.
2Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on profitability.
3Comments on market demand for oil and gas products.
4Guidance on future earnings and production targets.
5Any commentary on external factors affecting the energy sector.