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Imperial Oil Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 net income was C$2.454B, up from C$539M; diluted EPS was C$5.11 versus C$1.07.
Operating cash flow was C$3.228B, or C$2.957B excluding working capital; record Downstream earnings benefited from stronger margins and product mix.
Upstream production and refinery utilization were constrained by third-party outages and turnarounds; management expects a strong Q4 with planned work complete.
Priorities remain profitable volume growth, structural cost improvements, cash generation, and returning surplus cash to shareholders.
Financial highlights
Revenue and other income was C$16.205B versus C$12.049B YoY; income before taxes was C$3.219B versus C$701M.
Net income was C$2.454B versus C$539M; excluding C$555M of Q3 2025 identified after-tax charges, prior-year net income was C$1.094B.
Operating cash flow was C$3.228B versus C$1.798B YoY; excluding working capital, it was C$2.957B versus C$1.600B.
Capital and exploration expenditures were C$668M versus C$505M YoY; free cash flow was C$2.566B versus C$1.316B.
Outlook and guidance
2026 Kearl production target reduced to 280,000 gross b/d following third-party disruptions; Cold Lake and Syncrude remain on track at the low end of Upstream guidance.
Q4 production is expected to benefit from completed turnarounds and no planned shutdowns; management targets a strong finish to 2026.
Kearl secondary recovery has started up, with growth to 300,000 b/d targeted for 2028; no major turnarounds are planned in 2027 or 2028.
Aspen pilot startup remains on track for early 2027; development timing depends on technology, economics, and fiscal conditions.
Strathcona rail-logistics debottlenecking is progressing, with enhanced refinery utilization anticipated by year-end.
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Latest events from Imperial Oil
- Q2 2026 net income rose to $2,190M, with strong cash flow and accelerated share buybacks.IMO
Q2 2026 - Record earnings, 20% dividend growth, and major renewable investments highlighted the meeting.IMOAGM 2026
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- Q4 net income was $492 million, with record output and a 20%+ dividend increase.IMOQ4 2025
- 2025 outlook targets volume growth, cost reduction, and major project execution across all segments.IMOGuidance
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- Record upstream output and $1.5B returned to shareholders highlight strong Q3 results.IMOQ3 2024
- Q1 2025 saw record net income, strong cash flow, and project progress during a CEO transition.IMOQ1 2025
- Q4 net income hit CAD 1.2B, with record production and a 20% dividend increase.IMOQ4 2024
Next Imperial Oil earnings date
Q4 202629 Jan, 2027
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Next Imperial Oil earnings date
Q4 202629 Jan, 2027
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Imperial Oil Limited is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, production, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company also operates refining and marketing businesses, producing fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals for industrial and consumer use. It serves both domestic and international markets. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.