About Imperial Oil Limited (IMO)
Imperial Oil Limited is a Oil & Gas Integrated company operating in the Energy sector.
IMO trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$193.48
- Market Cap
- C$91.32B
- 52-Week High
- C$194.17
- 52-Week Low
- C$114.75
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Integrated
C$1,000 Invested in Imperial Oil Limited (IMO)
How much would C$1,000 invested in IMO be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in IMO 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) in 2025 would be worth C$1,592 as of November 2026, representing a +59.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in IMO 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) in 2023 would be worth C$2,633 as of November 2026, representing a +163.3% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in IMO 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) in 2021 would be worth C$5,219 as of November 2026, representing a +421.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in IMO 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) in 2016 would be worth C$5,681 as of November 2026, representing a +468.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in IMO at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) at IPO would be worth C$69,753 as of November 2026, representing a +6875.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.42% with a median return of +1.31%. The stock had 225 positive months (59%) and 156 negative months (41%). The best month in IMO's history was April 2020 with a +41.4% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -45.5%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and January the weakest (0.0%).
IMO's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2021 with a cumulative return of +73.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -23.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) has delivered an average annual return of +17.30% with a median return of +12.96%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.30%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (77%) and losses in 7 years (23%).
IMO's best year was 2021 with a +94.39% gain, while the worst was 2020 at -26.99%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. IMO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +65.65% | C$116.80 | C$193.48 |
| 2025 | +37.40% | C$85.01 | C$116.80 |
| 2024 | +20.37% | C$70.62 | C$85.01 |
| 2023 | +17.64% | C$60.04 | C$70.62 |
| 2022 | +47.77% | C$40.63 | C$60.04 |
| 2021 | +94.39% | C$20.90 | C$40.63 |
| 2020 | -26.99% | C$28.63 | C$20.90 |
| 2019 | +1.80% | C$28.12 | C$28.63 |
| 2018 | -10.19% | C$31.31 | C$28.12 |
| 2017 | -14.64% | C$36.68 | C$31.31 |
| 2016 | +5.07% | C$34.91 | C$36.68 |
| 2015 | -8.87% | C$38.31 | C$34.91 |
| 2014 | +7.46% | C$35.65 | C$38.31 |
| 2013 | +11.35% | C$32.02 | C$35.65 |
| 2012 | -4.84% | C$33.65 | C$32.02 |
| 2011 | +12.96% | C$29.78 | C$33.65 |
| 2010 | +0.91% | C$29.51 | C$29.78 |
| 2009 | +0.17% | C$29.47 | C$29.51 |
| 2008 | -24.37% | C$38.96 | C$29.47 |
| 2007 | +28.18% | C$30.39 | C$38.96 |
| 2006 | +12.48% | C$27.02 | C$30.39 |
| 2005 | +63.75% | C$16.50 | C$27.02 |
| 2004 | +25.39% | C$13.16 | C$16.50 |
| 2003 | +31.11% | C$10.04 | C$13.16 |
| 2002 | +3.15% | C$9.73 | C$10.04 |
| 2001 | +14.60% | C$8.49 | C$9.73 |
| 2000 | +30.18% | C$6.52 | C$8.49 |
| 1999 | +29.57% | C$5.03 | C$6.52 |
| 1998 | -17.65% | C$6.11 | C$5.03 |
| 1997 | +47.12% | C$4.15 | C$6.11 |
| 1996 | +35.36% | C$3.07 | C$4.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions: IMO
What sector is IMO in? ▼
IMO operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry.
How has IMO performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, IMO has posted gains in 24 years (77% of the time). The best year was 2021 with a +94.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in IMO? ▼
You can invest in IMO through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold IMO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026