Imperial Oil (NYSE: IMO) maintains 87¢ quarterly dividend for Q2 2026
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Imperial Oil Limited announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share on its outstanding common shares for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026.
This second quarter 2026 dividend matches the first quarter 2026 dividend of 87 cents per share. Imperial highlights that it has paid dividends every year for over a century and has increased its annual dividend payment for 31 consecutive years.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 2026 dividend: 87 cents per share
Dividend payment date: July 1, 2026
Dividend record date: June 4, 2026
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6 metrics
Q2 2026 dividend
87 cents per share
Quarterly cash dividend on outstanding common shares
Dividend payment date
July 1, 2026
Payable date for Q2 2026 dividend
Dividend record date
June 4, 2026
Shareholders of record at close of business
First quarter 2026 dividend
87 cents per share
Prior quarterly dividend for comparison
Consecutive annual dividend increases
31 years
Years of continuous annual dividend growth
Dividend payment history
Over 100 years
Company has paid dividends every year for over a century
Key Terms
Regulation FD Disclosure, quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, emerging growth company, +1 more
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Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure On May 1, 2026, Imperial Oil Limited"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company [ ] [ ]"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
news release regulatory
"99.1 | News release of the company on May 1, 2026 announcing the second quarter dividend"
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FORM 8-K
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure | |||||||||||||
| On May 1, 2026, Imperial Oil Limited (the “company”) by means of a press release announced that the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. | ||||||||||||||
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |||||||||||||
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The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report on Form 8-K: | ||||||||||||||
99.1 | News release of the company on May 1, 2026 announcing the second quarter dividend on the common shares of the company. | |||||||||||||
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED | |||||||||||
Date: May 1, 2026
| By: | /s/ Ian Laing | ||||||||||
| Name: | Ian Laing | ||||||||||
| Title: | Vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary | ||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Cathryn Walker | ||||||||||
| Name: | Cathryn Walker | ||||||||||
| Title: | Assistant corporate secretary | ||||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1 | ||||||||||||||
Imperial declares second quarter 2026 dividend
Calgary, AB – May 1, 2026 – Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) today declared a quarterly dividend of 87 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026.
This second quarter 2026 dividend compares with the first quarter 2026 dividend of 87 cents per share.
Imperial has a long and successful history of growth and financial stability in Canada as a leading member of the petroleum industry. The company has paid dividends every year for over a century and has increased its annual dividend payment for 31 consecutive years.
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After more than a century, Imperial continues to be an industry leader in applying technology and innovation to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources. As Canada’s largest petroleum refiner, a major producer of crude oil, a key petrochemical producer and a leading fuels marketer from coast to coast, our company remains committed to high standards across all areas of our business.
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FAQ
What dividend did Imperial Oil (IMO) declare for the second quarter of 2026?
Imperial Oil declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend applies to all outstanding common shares and continues the company’s long-standing practice of regular dividend payments to shareholders.
When will Imperial Oil’s Q2 2026 dividend be paid and who qualifies?
The Q2 2026 dividend will be paid on July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026. Investors must be recorded as shareholders by that date to receive the 87-cent per share payment.
How does Imperial Oil’s Q2 2026 dividend compare with Q1 2026?
Imperial Oil’s second quarter 2026 dividend of 87 cents per share is the same as its first quarter 2026 dividend of 87 cents per share. This indicates the company is maintaining its recent quarterly dividend level during 2026.
What is Imperial Oil’s long-term dividend track record?
Imperial Oil reports that it has paid dividends every year for over a century and has increased its annual dividend payment for 31 consecutive years. This highlights a long history of returning cash to shareholders through regular and steadily rising dividends.