Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.33
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
25.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
26 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
25.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
26 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$2.33
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak26 years
3Y CAGR22.4%
5Y CAGR25.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return75.9%
5Y Total Return464.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)32.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$56,45210Y ago$39,97320Y ago$40,933
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). IMO's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Imperial Oil Limited distributes 25.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
IMO has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.4% and 5-year CAGR of 25.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IMO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 3.4% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 464.5%, with dividends contributing 32.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,973 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.64
Avg/Payment$0.3820
Latest Change+23.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $0.6359 | ↑ +23.3% | 1.87% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.5158 | ↓ -0.9% | 2.14% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.5206 | ↓ -0.3% | 2.24% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.5220 | ↑ +4.4% | 2.61% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.5002 | ↑ +19.1% | 2.81% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.4200 | ↓ -5.2% | 2.40% | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.4430 | ↑ +0.7% | 2.38% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.4400 | ↓ -0.5% | 2.43% | Jul 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Oil sands and heavy oil integrated producers
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
25.9% payout
Streak
26Y
25.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#3 of 3
Annual Dividend History
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $2.06 | 18.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 10.6% |
| 2024 | $1.75 | 22.2% | 4 | $9.02 | 19.3% | 5.17x | 9.0% |
| 2023 | $1.43 | 27.2% | 4 | $8.49 | 16.8% | 5.94x | 7.4% |
| 2022 | $1.12 | 36.6% | 4 | $11.36 | 9.9% | 10.12x | 5.8% |
| 2021 | $0.82 | 23.2% | 4 | $3.51 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $0.67 | 4.5% | 4 | $-2.53 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 5.4% | 4 | $2.95 | 21.6% | 4.62x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $0.61 | 25.1% | 4 | $2.85 | 21.2% | 4.71x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.48 | -0.0% | 4 | $0.59 | 82.3% | 1.22x | 2.5% |
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How much dividend does IMO pay per share?
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is IMO's next ex-dividend date?
IMO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IMO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is IMO's dividend safe?
IMO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.9% and FCF payout ratio of +25.9%. With 26 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is IMO a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Imperial Oil Limited is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 26 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does IMO pay dividends?
Imperial Oil Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IMO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IMO five years ago would be worth approximately $56,452 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IMO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IMO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.