Here is Why Imperial Oil (IMO) Gained This Week

The share price of Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) surged by 11.20% between February 2 and February 9, 2026, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week.

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) produces high-quality fuels, lubricants, and chemical products marketed under the Esso and Mobil brands.

Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) posted its Q4 2025 earnings on January 30, with the company’s adjusted EPS of C$1.97 beating expectations by C$0.08. However, Imperial’s net income for the quarter came in at C$492 million, down from C$539 million in Q3, driven primarily by a decline in upstream realizations amid the lower oil prices. That said, the company reported its highest annual production in over 30 years of 438,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day for FY 2025. Meanwhile, IMO’s cash flows from operating activities for the year also grew by over 12% YoY to C$6.71 billion.

Notably, Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) announced a quarterly dividend of C$0.87 per share on January 30, up by around 20% from its prior payout of C$0.72 per share. The dividend is payable on April 1, for shareholders of record on March 5.

With gains of over 40% last year, Imperial Oil Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) was included among the 11 Best Performing Energy Stocks in 2025.

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