Imperial announces fourth quarter 2025 financial and operating results
CALGARY, Alberta--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Imperial (TSE: IMO) (NYSE American: IMO):
Fourth quarter
Twelve months
millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
∆I
2025
2024
∆I
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
492
1,225
(733)
3,268
4,790
(1,522)
Net income (loss) excluding identified items 1
968
1,225
(257)
4,299
4,790
(491)
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution (dollars)
1.00
2.37
(1.37)
6.48
9.03
(2.55)
Net income (loss) excluding identified items 1 per common share, assuming dilution (dollars)
1.97
2.37
(0.40)
8.53
9.03
(0.50)
Capital and exploration expenditures
651
423
+228
2,027
1,867
+160
Imperial reported estimated net income in the fourth quarter of $492 million, compared to net income of $539 million in the third quarter of 2025, primarily driven by lower upstream realizations. Excluding identified items 1, estimated net income was $968 million compared to $1,094 million in the third quarter of 2025. Identified items 1 in the fourth quarter related to Norman Wells end of field life acceleration and a separate one-time charge associated with the optimization of materials and supplies inventory.
Quarterly cash flows from operating activities were $1,918 million, up from $1,798 million generated in the third quarter of 2025. Cash flows from operating activities excluding working capital 1 were $1,260 million – which included an unfavourable $325 million related to identified items 1. Cash flows from operating activities excluding working capital 1 were $1,600 million in the third quarter of 2025 – which included an unfavourable $149 million related to identified items 1.
Full year estimated net income was $3,268 million with cash flows from operating activities of $6,708 million. Excluding identified items 1, full year estimated net income was $4,299 million. Full-year cash flows from operating activities excluding the impacts of working capital 1 were $6,033 million – which included an unfavourable $474 million related to identified items 1.
“This past year demonstrated the strength of our integrated business model, as we achieved record annual crude production, deployed advantaged technology at Cold Lake, and started up Canada's largest renewable diesel facility," said John Whelan, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Looking ahead, we are confident in our plans to profitably grow volumes, lower unit cash costs 1, and progress our restructuring, while maintaining our focus on safety and operational excellence."
Upstream production in the quarter averaged 444,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. At Kearl, quarterly total gross production averaged 274,000 barrels per day (194,000 barrels Imperial's share) with operations impacted by wet weather early in the quarter. Cold Lake averaged 153,000 barrels per day with first oil achieved at our new Leming SAGD project. The company's share of Syncrude production in the quarter averaged 87,000 gross barrels per day and contributed to annual production of 79,000 barrels per day.
Downstream throughput in the quarter averaged 408,000 barrels per day, impacted by the planned Sarnia turnaround and additional maintenance in the company's eastern manufacturing hub, resulting in an overall refinery capacity utilization of 94 percent. Petroleum product sales averaged 479,000 barrels per day. Full-year throughput averaged 402,000 barrels per day with capacity utilization of 93 percent and petroleum product sales of 470,000 barrels per day.
During the quarter, Imperial returned $2,072 million to shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases under the accelerated normal course issuer bid (NCIB) program.
“Our corporate strategy, capital expenditure plans and efficiency initiatives, including restructuring, give me confidence in our ability to continue to grow shareholder value and returns,” said Whelan. “I am pleased to announce a 20 percent increase in our dividend to 87 cents per share."
Fourth quarter highlights
Recent business environment
During the fourth quarter of 2025, the price of crude oil decreased relative to the third quarter of 2025 due to global supply outpacing demand resulting in inventory builds. The Canadian WTI/WCS spread widened as seasonal weakening in heavy crude demand coincided with an increase in WCS supply. Industry refining margins improved in the fourth quarter of 2025, influenced by geopolitical factors and supply disruptions.
Operating results
Fourth quarter 2025 vs. fourth quarter 2024
Fourth Quarter
millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
492
1,225
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution (dollars)
1.00
2.37
Net income (loss) excluding identified items 1
968
1,225
Current quarter results include identified items 1 of $320 million after-tax ($421 million before-tax) related to the Norman Wells end of field life acceleration and a separate one-time $156 million after-tax ($206 million before-tax) charge associated with the optimization of materials and supplies inventory.
Upstream
Net income (loss) factor analysis
millions of Canadian dollars
2024
Price
Volume
Royalty
Other
Identified
Items¹
2025
878
(440)
(170)
140
10
(420)
(2)
Price – Average bitumen realizations decreased by $12.58 per barrel, primarily driven by lower marker prices partially offset by favourable diluent and narrowing WTI/WCS spread. Synthetic crude oil realizations decreased by $19.03 per barrel, primarily driven by lower WTI and a weaker Synthetic/WTI spread.
Volume – Lower volumes were impacted by wet weather early in the quarter at Kearl.
Royalty – Lower royalties were primarily driven by lower commodity prices.
Identified items 1 – $320 million after-tax ($421 million before-tax) related to the Norman Wells end of field life acceleration and a separate one-time $100 million after-tax ($131 million before-tax) charge associated with the Upstream portion of the optimization of materials and supplies inventory.
Marker prices and average realizations
Fourth Quarter
Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
West Texas Intermediate (US$ per barrel)
59.14
70.30
Western Canada Select (US$ per barrel)
47.94
57.73
WTI/WCS Spread (US$ per barrel)
11.20
12.57
Bitumen (per barrel)
59.00
71.58
Synthetic crude oil (per barrel)
80.07
99.10
Average foreign exchange rate (US$)
0.72
0.72
Production
Fourth Quarter
thousands of barrels per day
2025
2024
Kearl (Imperial's share)
194
212
Cold Lake
153
157
Syncrude
87
81
Kearl total gross production (thousands of barrels per day)
274
299
Lower production at Kearl was impacted by wet weather early in the quarter.
Downstream
Net income (loss) factor analysis
millions of Canadian dollars
2024
Margins
Other
Identified
Items¹
2025
356
320
(112)
(45)
519
Margins – Higher margins primarily reflect improved market conditions.
Other – Primarily due to higher operating expenses of about $80 million, including higher energy costs, additional maintenance in the company's eastern manufacturing hub and additional operating costs from the start-up of the Strathcona renewable diesel facility.
Refinery utilization and petroleum product sales
Fourth Quarter
thousands of barrels per day, unless noted
2025
2024
Refinery throughput
408
411
Refinery capacity utilization (percent)
94
95
Petroleum product sales
479
458
Lower refinery throughput was primarily due to additional maintenance in the company's eastern manufacturing hub.
Higher petroleum product sales were primarily due to higher volumes in the supply and retail channels, supported by a growing number of retail sites nationwide.
Chemicals
Net income (loss) factor analysis
millions of Canadian dollars
2024
Margins
Other
Identified
Items¹
2025
21
(10)
9
(11)
9
Corporate and other
Fourth Quarter
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
(34)
(30)
Liquidity and capital resources
Fourth Quarter
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
Cash flows from (used in):
Operating activities
1,918
1,789
Investing activities
(561)
(404)
Financing activities
(2,076)
(1,896)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(719)
(511)
Cash and cash equivalents at period end
1,142
979
Cash flows from operating activities primarily reflect favourable working capital impacts.
Cash flows used in investing activities primarily reflect higher additions to property, plant and equipment.
Cash flows used in financing activities primarily reflect:
Fourth Quarter
millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
Dividends paid
361
317
Per share dividend paid (dollars)
0.72
0.60
Share repurchases (a)
1,711
1,475
Number of shares purchased (millions) (a)
13.3
14.4
The company completed share repurchases under its normal course issuer bid on December 17, 2025.
Full-year 2025 vs. full-year 2024
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
3,268
4,790
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution (dollars)
6.48
9.03
Net income (loss) excluding identified items 1
4,299
4,790
Current year results include identified items 1 of: $320 million after-tax ($421 million before-tax) related to the Norman Wells end of field life acceleration; a $306 million after-tax ($406 million before-tax) non-cash impairment charge of the Calgary Imperial Campus; a $249 million after-tax ($330 million before-tax) restructuring charge; and a one-time $156 million after-tax ($206 million before-tax) charge associated with the optimization of materials and supplies inventory.
Upstream
Net income (loss) factor analysis
millions of Canadian dollars
2024
Price
Volume
Royalty
Other
Identified
Items¹
2025
3,262
(1,220)
(70)
370
199
(420)
2,121
Price – Average bitumen realizations decreased by $7.52 per barrel, primarily driven by lower marker prices partially offset by narrowing WTI/WCS spread and favourable diluent. Synthetic crude oil realizations decreased by $12.92 per barrel, primarily driven by lower WTI.
Volume – Inventory impacts partially offset by higher production.
Royalty – Lower royalties were primarily driven by lower commodity prices.
Other – Primarily due to favourable foreign exchange impacts of about $190 million.
Identified items 1 – $320 million after-tax ($421 million before-tax) related to the Norman Wells end of field life acceleration and a separate one-time $100 million after-tax ($131 million before-tax) charge associated with the Upstream portion of the optimization of materials and supplies inventory.
Marker prices and average realizations
Twelve Months
Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
West Texas Intermediate (US$ per barrel)
64.73
75.78
Western Canada Select (US$ per barrel)
53.76
61.04
WTI/WCS Spread (US$ per barrel)
10.97
14.74
Bitumen (per barrel)
67.01
74.53
Synthetic crude oil (per barrel)
88.99
101.91
Average foreign exchange rate (US$)
0.72
0.73
Production
Twelve Months
thousands of barrels per day
2025
2024
Kearl (Imperial's share)
199
200
Cold Lake
151
148
Syncrude (a)
79
75
Kearl total gross production (thousands of barrels per day)
280
281
Downstream
Net income (loss) factor analysis
millions of Canadian dollars
2024
Margins
Other
Identified
Items¹
2025
1,486
610
(182)
(45)
1,869
Margins – Higher margins primarily reflect improved market conditions.
Other – Primarily due to higher operating expenses of about $140 million driven by higher energy costs, additional maintenance in the company's eastern manufacturing hub of about $70 million, and unfavourable wholesale volume impacts of about $60 million, partially offset by lower turnaround impacts of about $100 million.
Refinery utilization and petroleum product sales
Twelve Months
thousands of barrels per day, unless noted
2025
2024
Refinery throughput
402
399
Refinery capacity utilization (percent)
93
92
Petroleum product sales
470
466
Chemicals
Net income (loss) factor analysis
millions of Canadian dollars
2024
Margins
Other
Identified
Items¹
2025
171
(70)
(8)
(11)
82
Margins – Lower margins primarily reflect weaker industry polyethylene margins.
Corporate and other
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
(804)
(129)
Current year results include identified items 1 of a $306 million after-tax ($406 million before-tax) non-cash
impairment charge of the Calgary Imperial Campus and a $249 million after-tax ($330 million before-tax) restructuring charge; results also reflect higher incentive compensation as a result of the higher share price.
Liquidity and capital resources
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
Cash flows from (used in):
Operating activities
6,708
5,981
Investing activities
(1,892)
(1,825)
Financing activities
(4,653)
(4,041)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
163
115
Cash flows from operating activities primarily reflect favourable working capital impacts.
Cash flows used in investing activities primarily reflect higher additions to property, plant and equipment.
Cash flows used in financing activities primarily reflect:
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
Dividends paid
1,401
1,238
Per share dividend paid (dollars)
2.76
2.30
Share repurchases (a)
3,180
2,681
Number of shares purchased (millions) (a)
25.5
26.8
On June 23, 2025, the company announced by news release that it had received final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a new normal course issuer bid to continue its then-existing share purchase program. The program enabled the company to purchase up to a maximum of 25,452,248 common shares during the period June 29, 2025 to June 28, 2026. The program completed on December 17, 2025 as a result of the company purchasing the maximum allowable number of shares under the program.
Key financial and operating data follow.
Forward-looking statements
Statements of future events or conditions in this report, including projections, targets, expectations, estimates, and business plans, are forward-looking statements. Similarly, discussion of roadmaps or future plans related to carbon capture, transportation and storage, biofuel, hydrogen, and other future plans to reduce emissions and emission intensity of the company, its affiliates and third parties are dependent on future market factors, such as continued technological progress, policy support and timely rule-making and permitting, and represent forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as believe, anticipate, intend, propose, plan, goal, seek, estimate, expect, future, continue, likely, may, should, will and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements in this report include, but are not limited to, references to the strength of the company’s integrated business model; the company’s plans to grow volumes, lower unit cash costs and progress the restructuring, while maintaining focus on safety and operational excellence; expected impacts of the company's strategy, capital expenditure plans and efficiency initiatives including restructuring, including impacts on the ability to grow shareholder value and returns; the company’s Leming SAGD redevelopment project, including timing and anticipated peak production; and the cessation of production at Norman Wells, including impacts and timing.
Forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions at the time the statements are made. Actual future financial and operating results, including expectations and assumptions concerning future energy demand, supply and mix; production rates, growth and mix across various assets; project plans, timing, costs, technical evaluations and capacities and the company’s ability to effectively execute on these plans and operate its assets, including the Strathcona renewable diesel project and the Leming SAGD redevelopment project; the adoption and impact of new facilities or technologies on reductions to greenhouse gas emissions intensity, including but not limited to technologies using solvents to replace energy intensive steam at Cold Lake, Strathcona renewable diesel, carbon capture and storage including in connection with hydrogen for the renewable diesel project, recovery technologies and efficiency projects, and any changes in the scope, terms, or costs of such projects; for shareholder returns, assumptions such as cash flow forecasts, financing sources and capital structure, participation of the company’s majority shareholder in the normal course issuer bid, and the results of periodic and ongoing evaluation of alternate uses of capital; the amount and timing of emissions reductions, including the impact of lower carbon fuels; the degree and timeliness of support that will be provided by policymakers and other stakeholders for various new technologies such as carbon capture and storage will be provided; receipt of regulatory approvals in a timely manner, especially with respect to large scale emissions reduction projects; availability and performance of third-party service providers including service providers located outside of Canada and ExxonMobil global capability centres; refinery utilization and product sales; applicable laws and government policies, including with respect to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions reductions and low carbon fuels; the ability to offset any ongoing or renewed inflationary pressures; capital and environmental expenditures; cash generation, financing sources and capital structure, such as dividends and shareholder returns, including the timing and amounts of share repurchases; and commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and general market conditions, could differ materially depending on a number of factors.
These factors include global, regional or local changes in supply and demand for oil, natural gas, and petroleum and petrochemical products and resulting price, differential and margin impacts, including Canadian and foreign government action with respect to supply levels, prices, trade tariffs, trade controls or sanctions, the occurrence of disruptions in trade alliances or agreements or a broader breakdown in global trade, and disruptions in military alliances or wars; political or regulatory events, including changes in law or government policy, applicable royalty rates, and tax laws; third-party opposition to company and service provider operations, projects and infrastructure; competition from alternative energy sources and competitors who may be more experienced or established in these markets; availability and allocation of capital; the receipt, in a timely manner, of regulatory and third-party approvals, including for new technologies relating to the company’s lower emissions business activities; failure, delay, reduction, revocation or uncertainty regarding supportive policy and market development for the adoption of emerging lower emission energy technologies and other technologies that support emissions reductions; environmental regulation, including climate change and greenhouse gas regulation and changes to such regulation; unanticipated technical or operational difficulties; project management and schedules and timely completion of projects; the results of research programs and new technologies, including with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, and the ability to bring new technologies to scale on a commercially competitive basis, and the competitiveness of alternative energy and other emission reduction technologies; availability and performance of third-party service providers including those located outside of Canada and ExxonMobil global capability centres; environmental risks inherent in oil and gas exploration and production activities; effectiveness of company risk management programs and emergency response preparedness; operational hazards and risks; cybersecurity incidents including incidents caused by actors employing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence; currency exchange rates; general economic conditions, including inflation and the occurrence and duration of economic recessions or downturns; and other factors discussed in Item 1A risk factors and Item 7 management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of Imperial’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to Imperial. Imperial’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. Imperial undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable law.
Forward-looking and other statements regarding Imperial's environmental, social and other sustainability efforts and aspirations are not an indication that these statements are material to investors or require disclosure in the company's filings with securities regulators. In addition, historical, current and forward-looking environmental, social and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future, including future rule-making. Individual projects or opportunities may advance based on a number of factors, including availability of stable and supportive policy, technology for cost-effective abatement, company planning process, and alignment with partners and other stakeholders.
In this release all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. This release should be read in conjunction with Imperial’s most recent Form 10-K. Note that numbers may not add due to rounding.
The term “project” as used in this release can refer to a variety of different activities and does not necessarily have the same meaning as in any government payment transparency reports.
In this release, unless the context otherwise indicates, reference to “the company” or “Imperial” includes Imperial Oil Limited and its subsidiaries.
Attachment I
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
Total revenues and other income
11,280
12,607
47,078
51,532
Total expenses
10,651
11,032
42,816
45,293
Income (loss) before income taxes
629
1,575
4,262
6,239
Income taxes
137
350
994
1,449
Net income (loss)
492
1,225
3,268
4,790
Net income (loss) per common share (dollars)
1.01
2.38
6.50
9.05
Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
1.00
2.37
6.48
9.03
Other financial data
Gain (loss) on asset sales, after-tax
5
11
(9)
16
Total assets at December 31
42,309
42,938
Total debt at December 31
3,997
4,011
Shareholders' equity at December 31
22,254
23,473
Dividends declared on common stock
Total
350
307
1,444
1,267
Per common share (dollars)
0.72
0.60
2.88
2.40
Millions of common shares outstanding
At December 31
483.6
509.0
Average - assuming dilution
490.4
516.5
504.0
530.6
Attachment II
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
Total cash and cash equivalents at period end
1,142
979
1,142
979
Operating activities
Net income (loss)
492
1,225
3,268
4,790
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation and depletion (includes impairments)
659
529
2,579
1,983
(Gain) loss on asset sales
(6)
(13)
5
(18)
Deferred income taxes and other
75
44
(156)
(142)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
658
139
675
(495)
All other items - net
40
(135)
337
(137)
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
1,918
1,789
6,708
5,981
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(632)
(423)
(2,005)
(1,867)
Proceeds from asset sales
67
18
101
25
Additional investments
—
—
(4)
—
Loans to equity companies - net
4
1
16
17
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
(561)
(404)
(1,892)
(1,825)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
(2,076)
(1,896)
(4,653)
(4,041)
Attachment III
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
Upstream
(2)
878
2,121
3,262
Downstream
519
356
1,869
1,486
Chemical
9
21
82
171
Corporate and other
(34)
(30)
(804)
(129)
Net income (loss)
492
1,225
3,268
4,790
Revenues and other income
Upstream
3,599
4,686
15,950
18,015
Downstream
12,421
14,101
52,090
56,944
Chemical
306
357
1,377
1,449
Eliminations / Corporate and other
(5,046)
(6,537)
(22,339)
(24,876)
Revenues and other income
11,280
12,607
47,078
51,532
Purchases of crude oil and products
Upstream
1,420
1,888
6,263
7,367
Downstream
10,500
12,307
45,017
49,856
Chemical
199
243
923
916
Eliminations / Corporate and other
(5,059)
(6,550)
(22,396)
(24,955)
Purchases of crude oil and products
7,060
7,888
29,807
33,184
Production and manufacturing
Upstream
1,614
1,203
5,015
4,644
Downstream
607
462
1,992
1,741
Chemical
70
60
241
197
Eliminations / Corporate and other
3
4
21
17
Production and manufacturing
2,294
1,729
7,269
6,599
Selling and general
Upstream
—
—
—
—
Downstream
207
203
725
706
Chemical
17
21
81
92
Eliminations / Corporate and other
30
31
580
147
Selling and general
254
255
1,386
945
Capital and exploration expenditures
Upstream
508
221
1,480
1,078
Downstream
120
137
412
572
Chemical
3
19
11
30
Corporate and other
20
46
124
187
Capital and exploration expenditures
651
423
2,027
1,867
Exploration expenses charged to Upstream income included above
4
—
7
3
Attachment IV
Operating statistics
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Gross crude oil production (thousands of barrels per day)
Kearl
194
212
199
200
Cold Lake
153
157
151
148
Syncrude (a)
87
81
79
75
Conventional
5
5
4
5
Total crude oil production
439
455
433
428
Gross natural gas production (millions of cubic feet per day)
32
29
29
30
Gross oil-equivalent production (b)
444
460
438
433
(thousands of oil-equivalent barrels per day)
Net crude oil production (thousands of barrels per day)
Kearl
185
200
188
186
Cold Lake
126
118
122
113
Syncrude (a)
75
66
68
62
Conventional
3
5
4
5
Total crude oil production
389
389
382
366
Net natural gas production (millions of cubic feet per day)
32
29
29
30
Net oil-equivalent production (b)
394
394
387
371
(thousands of oil-equivalent barrels per day)
Kearl blend sales (thousands of barrels per day)
272
295
276
276
Cold Lake blend sales (thousands of barrels per day)
200
207
199
196
Average realizations (Canadian dollars)
Bitumen (per barrel)
59.00
71.58
67.01
74.53
Synthetic crude oil (per barrel)
80.07
99.10
88.99
101.91
Conventional crude oil (per barrel)
2.15
42.73
33.10
55.63
Refinery throughput (thousands of barrels per day)
408
411
402
399
Refinery capacity utilization (percent)
94
95
93
92
Petroleum product sales (thousands of barrels per day)
Gasolines
231
222
224
223
Heating, diesel and jet fuels
177
174
177
175
Lube oils and other products
48
43
48
46
Heavy fuel oils
23
19
21
22
Net petroleum products sales
479
458
470
466
Petrochemical sales (thousands of tonnes)
159
174
683
684
Gross bitumen and other products production (thousands of barrels per day)
—
—
2
1
Net bitumen and other products production (thousands of barrels per day)
—
—
1
—
Attachment V
Net income (loss) per
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
common share - diluted (a)
millions of Canadian dollars
Canadian dollars
2021
First Quarter
392
0.53
Second Quarter
366
0.50
Third Quarter
908
1.29
Fourth Quarter
813
1.18
Year
2,479
3.48
2022
First Quarter
1,173
1.75
Second Quarter
2,409
3.63
Third Quarter
2,031
3.24
Fourth Quarter
1,727
2.86
Year
7,340
11.44
2023
First Quarter
1,248
2.13
Second Quarter
675
1.15
Third Quarter
1,601
2.76
Fourth Quarter
1,365
2.47
Year
4,889
8.49
2024
First Quarter
1,195
2.23
Second Quarter
1,133
2.11
Third Quarter
1,237
2.33
Fourth Quarter
1,225
2.37
Year
4,790
9.03
2025
First Quarter
1,288
2.52
Second Quarter
949
1.86
Third Quarter
539
1.07
Fourth Quarter
492
1.00
Year
3,268
6.48
Attachment VI
Non-GAAP financial measures and other specified financial measures
Certain measures included in this document are not prescribed by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These measures constitute "non-GAAP financial measures" under Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, and "specified financial measures" under National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measure, and other information required by these regulations, have been provided. Non-GAAP financial measures and specified financial measures are not standardized financial measures under GAAP and do not have a standardized definition. As such, these measures may not be directly comparable to measures presented by other companies, and should not be considered a substitute for GAAP financial measures.
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding working capital
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding working capital is a non-GAAP financial measure that is the total cash flows from operating activities less the changes in operating assets and liabilities in the period. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Cash flows from (used in) operating activities" within the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows. Management believes it is useful for investors to consider these numbers in comparing the underlying performance of the company’s business across periods when there are significant period-to-period differences in the amount of changes in working capital. Changes in working capital is equal to “Changes in operating assets and liabilities” as disclosed in the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows and in Attachment II of this document. This measure assesses the cash flows at an operating level, and as such, does not include proceeds from asset sales as defined in Cash flows from operating activities and asset sales in the Frequently Used Terms section of the company’s annual Form 10-K.
Reconciliation of cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding working capital
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
From Imperial's Consolidated statement of cash flows
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
1,918
1,789
6,708
5,981
Less changes in working capital
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
658
139
675
(495)
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excl. working capital (a)
1,260
1,650
6,033
6,476
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is cash flows from operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment and equity company investments plus proceeds from asset sales. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Cash flows from (used in) operating activities" within the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows. This measure is used to evaluate cash available for financing activities (including but not limited to dividends and share purchases) after investment in the business.
Reconciliation of free cash flow
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
From Imperial's Consolidated statement of cash flows
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
1,918
1,789
6,708
5,981
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(632)
(423)
(2,005)
(1,867)
Proceeds from asset sales
67
18
101
25
Additional investments
—
—
(4)
—
Loans to equity companies - net
4
1
16
17
Free cash flow
1,357
1,385
4,816
4,156
Net income (loss) excluding identified items
Net income (loss) excluding identified items is a non-GAAP financial measure that is total net income (loss) excluding individually significant non-operational events with an absolute corporate total earnings impact of at least $100 million in a given quarter. Net income (loss) excluding identified items per common share is a non-GAAP ratio which is calculated by dividing Net income (loss) excluding identified items by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming dilution. The net income (loss) impact of an identified item for an individual segment may be less than $100 million when the item impacts several segments or several periods. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Net income (loss)" within the company’s Consolidated statement of income. Management uses these figures to improve comparability of the underlying business across multiple periods by isolating and removing significant non-operational events from business results. The company believes this view provides investors increased transparency into business results and trends, and provides investors with a view of the business as seen through the eyes of management. Net income (loss) excluding identified items is not meant to be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) as prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All identified items are presented on an after-tax basis.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) excluding identified items
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
From Imperial's Consolidated statement of income
Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP)
492
1,225
3,268
4,790
Less identified items included in Net income (loss)
Impairments
(264)
—
(570)
—
Restructuring charges
—
—
(249)
—
Other (a)
(212)
—
(212)
—
Subtotal of identified items
(476)
—
(1,031)
—
Net income (loss) excluding identified items
968
1,225
4,299
4,790
Reconciliation of net income (loss) excluding identified items per common share, assuming dilution
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
From Imperial's Consolidated statement of income
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution
1.00
2.37
6.48
9.03
Less identified items included in Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution
Impairments
(0.54)
—
(1.14)
—
Restructuring charges
—
—
(0.49)
—
Other
(0.43)
—
(0.42)
—
Subtotal of identified items per common share, assuming dilution
(0.97)
—
(2.05)
—
Net income (loss) excluding identified items per common share, assuming dilution
1.97
2.37
8.53
9.03
Cash operating costs (cash costs)
Cash operating costs is a non-GAAP financial measure that consists of total expenses, less purchases of crude oil and products, federal excise taxes and fuel charge, financing, and costs that are non-cash in nature, including depreciation and depletion, and non-service pension and postretirement benefit. The components of cash operating costs include "Production and manufacturing", "Selling and general" and "Exploration" from the company’s Consolidated statement of income, and as disclosed in Attachment III of this document. The sum of these income statement lines serves as an indication of cash operating costs and does not reflect the total cash expenditures of the company. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Total expenses" within the company’s Consolidated statement of income. This measure is useful for investors to understand the company’s efforts to optimize cash through disciplined expense management.
Reconciliation of cash operating costs
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
From Imperial's Consolidated statement of income
Total expenses
10,651
11,032
42,816
45,293
Less:
Purchases of crude oil and products
7,060
7,888
29,807
33,184
Federal excise taxes and fuel charge
371
627
1,715
2,535
Depreciation and depletion (includes impairments)
659
529
2,579
1,983
Non-service pension and postretirement benefit
5
—
41
3
Financing
4
4
12
41
Cash operating costs
2,552
1,984
8,662
7,547
Components of cash operating costs
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
From Imperial's Consolidated statement of income
Production and manufacturing
2,294
1,729
7,269
6,599
Selling and general
254
255
1,386
945
Exploration
4
—
7
3
Cash operating costs
2,552
1,984
8,662
7,547
Segment contributions to total cash operating costs
Fourth Quarter
Twelve Months
millions of Canadian dollars
2025
2024
2025
2024
Upstream
1,618
1,203
5,022
4,647
Downstream
814
665
2,717
2,447
Chemicals
87
81
322
289
Eliminations / Corporate and other
33
35
601
164
Cash operating costs
2,552
1,984
8,662
7,547
Unit cash operating costs (unit cash costs)
Unit cash operating costs is a non-GAAP ratio. Unit cash operating costs (unit cash costs) is calculated by dividing cash operating costs by total gross oil-equivalent production, and is calculated for the Upstream segment, as well as the major Upstream assets. Cash operating costs is a non-GAAP financial measure and is disclosed and reconciled above. This measure is useful for investors to understand the expense management efforts of the company’s major assets as a component of the overall Upstream segment. Unit cash operating cost, as used by management, does not directly align with the definition of “Average unit production costs” as set out by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and disclosed in the company’s SEC Form 10-K.
Components of unit cash operating costs
Fourth Quarter
2025
2024
millions of Canadian dollars
Upstream
(a)
Kearl
(b)
Cold
Lake
(b)
Syncrude
Upstream (a)
Kearl
Cold
Lake
Syncrude
Production and manufacturing
1,614
591
313
384
1,203
514
285
359
Selling and general
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Exploration
4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cash operating costs
1,618
591
313
384
1,203
514
285
359
Gross oil-equivalent production
444
194
153
87
460
212
157
81
(thousands of barrels per day)
Unit cash operating cost ($/oeb)
39.61
33.11
22.24
47.98
28.43
26.35
19.73
48.17
USD converted at the quarterly average forex
2025 US$0.72; 2024 US$0.72
28.52
23.84
16.01
34.55
20.47
18.97
14.21
34.68
Components of unit cash operating costs
Twelve Months
2025
2024
millions of Canadian dollars
Upstream
(a)
Kearl
(b)
Cold
Lake
(b)
Syncrude
Upstream (a)
Kearl
Cold
Lake
Syncrude
Production and manufacturing
5,015
1,967
1,123
1,435
4,644
1,973
1,094
1,414
Selling and general
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Exploration
7
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
Cash operating costs
5,022
1,967
1,123
1,435
4,647
1,973
1,094
1,414
Gross oil-equivalent production
438
199
151
79
433
200
148
75
(thousands of barrels per day)
Unit cash operating cost ($/oeb)
31.41
27.08
20.38
49.77
29.32
26.95
20.20
51.51
USD converted at the YTD average forex
2025 US$0.72; 2024 US$0.73
22.62
19.50
14.67
35.83
21.40
19.67
14.75
37.60
1 Non-GAAP financial measure - see Attachment VI for definition and reconciliation
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.
Source: Imperial