Business Segments · Cost
Downstream — Cost
Imperial Oil Downstream — Cost increased by 4.8% to $8.27B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.8%, from $7.89B to $8.27B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toProperty, plant and equipment at cost
How to read this metric
Lower costs relative to revenue indicate better margin capture and operational efficiency.
Detailed definition
Represents the direct cost of goods sold and operating expenses associated with the downstream segment. This metric is f...
Peer comparison
Equivalent to 'Segment Cost of Sales' or 'Segment Operating Costs' at peer firms.
Metric ID:
imo_segment_downstream_costHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 6.8B | 6.9B | 7.4B | 7.9B | 8.3B |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.3% | +6.4% | +7.0% | +4.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +2.3% | +6.4% | +7.0% | +4.8% |
Range6.8B – 8.3B
CAGR+22.0%
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Imperial Oil's downstream — cost?
- Imperial Oil (IMO) reported downstream — cost of $8.27B in Q4 2025.
- How has Imperial Oil's downstream — cost changed year-over-year?
- Imperial Oil's downstream — cost increased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $7.89B to $8.27B.
- What does downstream — cost mean?
- The direct costs incurred to produce and sell downstream products.