Imperial Petroleum (IMPP.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 55% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Imperial Petroleum Price Target 2026: Analysts See 56% Upside

The average price target for Imperial Petroleum is $9.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 55.98% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Imperial Petroleum overvalued or undervalued?

Imperial Petroleum is currently undervalued with a gap of 56% relative to the price target.


The current price is $5.77, which places Imperial Petroleum in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $8.10, and overvalued when the price exceeds $9.90.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Imperial Petroleum, the fair value range lies between $8.10 and $9.90.


See the full price target analysis for Imperial Petroleum →

Analyst Ratings for Imperial Petroleum stock in 2026: Buy

1 analysts cover Imperial Petroleum. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 100% recommend buying. The average price target is $9.00, which gives an upside of 56% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.00/5)
Buy
1 (100%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.00 out of 5 based on 1 analysts

About Imperial Petroleum – Oil & Gas Midstream

Imperial Petroleum Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates a fleet of seven medium range refined petroleum product tankers that carry refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals; two suezmax tankers that carry crude oil; four handysize drybulk carriers that transport major bulks, such as iron ore, coal, and grains; and minor bulks, including bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers; five supramax drybulk carriers; two kamsarmax drybulk vessels; and a post panamax drybulk carrier. It serves oil producers, refineries, commodities traders and producers, and industrial users of drybulk cargoes. As of December 31, 2025, the company had twenty-one vessel fleet with capacity of approximately 1,324,000 dwt. Imperial Petroleum Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Athens, Greece. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Imperial Petroleum

$ 261M Market cap
$ 241M Revenue
Oil & Gas Midstream Industry
3.12 P/E
1.08 P/S
0.46 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
Energy Sector

What kind of stock is Imperial Petroleum?

Growth stock Value stock Quality stock Momentum stock

Imperial Petroleum is classified as a growth stock and value stock and quality stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9), and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Imperial Petroleum

💰 Value Score 98/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 90/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 87/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 91/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Imperial Petroleum that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High short interest: 11.0% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Imperial Petroleum trades at a P/E ratio of 3.1, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The P/S ratio is 1.1. The P/B ratio is 0.5, below book value, which can point to a value opportunity.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Imperial Petroleum has a profit margin of 36.8% (excellent) and an operating margin of 38.4%. Return on equity (ROE) is 17.2% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 8.4%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 104.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 15.04 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 6.9% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 10.97% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Imperial Petroleum 2026: The Signal Is clearly positive

In 2026, insiders at Imperial Petroleum have made 1 transactions, all of which were purchases. On a net basis, insiders put 450,001 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include Vafias Harry. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is clearly positive.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Clearly positive

Insiders have exclusively bought shares over the last 3 months. This is a strong signal of confidence in the company in the short term.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 0 sales. A net 450,001 $ into the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Clearly positive

Insiders have exclusively bought shares. This is a strong signal of confidence in the company's future.

Across the last 1 transactions: 1 purchases and 0 sales. A net 450,001 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: Vafias Harry bought 149,502 shares at 3 $ each on 2026-08-21. The stock has since risen 92.7%.

Who is buying: Vafias Harry.

Latest Insider Trades in Imperial Petroleum (2026)

The table shows the last 1 reported insider transactions in Imperial Petroleum. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-21 Vafias Harry Buy 149,502 3 450,001

Who is buying and selling Imperial Petroleum shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Imperial Petroleum: Vafias Harry. In total, 450,001 $ was bought across 1 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Imperial Petroleum Short Selling 2026: 11.0% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 11.0% of the free float
Short % of free float
11.0%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 11.0% means that 11.0% of the freely traded shares in Imperial Petroleum have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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11.0%

When Does Imperial Petroleum Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Imperial Petroleum is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Imperial Petroleum 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 17, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Imperial Petroleum Inc

Imperial Petroleum Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $5.80 is 8.5% above the 20-day average ($5.35). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 16.1% above the 50-day average ($5.00). Long term, the stock is 27.6% above the 200-day average ($4.55), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (5.00) is above the 200-day average (4.55), which is a classic bullish signal for Imperial Petroleum Inc.

Is Imperial Petroleum Inc overbought or oversold?

Imperial Petroleum Inc has an RSI of 67.0. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Imperial Petroleum Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.237), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.185) by 0.052, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.222), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (0.165) by 0.057, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Imperial Petroleum Inc

Imperial Petroleum Inc has an annual standard deviation of 59.8%, which classifies the stock as Speculative. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Imperial Petroleum Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.237). Weekly bullish (0.222).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 67.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Imperial Petroleum stock in 2026

Should you buy Imperial Petroleum stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Imperial Petroleum is currently BUY. Imperial Petroleum trades at $5.77 as of 9/17/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.237 with rising momentum (signal: 0.185); RSI is at 67.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $9.00 points to 56.0% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Imperial Petroleum stock?
The average analyst price target for Imperial Petroleum is $9.00. The current price is $5.77, which gives an upside of 56.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $8.10 and $9.90.
Is Imperial Petroleum a dividend stock?
No, Imperial Petroleum does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Imperial Petroleum stock?
Imperial Petroleum is rated as a stock in the risk category Speculative. the annual standard deviation is 59.8%, which classifies the stock as Speculative.
Is Imperial Petroleum overvalued?
No, Imperial Petroleum is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (56.0% upside). Imperial Petroleum has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 3.1 (lowly valued), a P/S ratio of 1.1, a P/B ratio of 0.5. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 56.0%.
Is Imperial Petroleum overbought?
No, Imperial Petroleum is not overbought. RSI is at 67.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 67.0 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 7.9% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Imperial Petroleum earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Imperial Petroleum has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Imperial Petroleum shorted?
Yes, Imperial Petroleum is shorted with 11.0% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Imperial Petroleum stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of Imperial Petroleum – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 0 sales. On a net basis, 450,001 $ worth of shares were bought. Across the last 1 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 0 sales, with a net 450,001 $ bought. Active buyers include Vafias Harry. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is Imperial Petroleum a good stock?
Based on our total score, Imperial Petroleum is rated as a fantastic stock with a total score of 92 out of 100. The stock scores exceptionally high on value, quality and momentum – it is among the best 8% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 98/100, Quality: 90/100, Momentum: 87/100. In addition: analysts see 56.0% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Imperial Petroleum is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Imperial Petroleum stock?
The outlook for Imperial Petroleum based on current data: the average analyst price target is $9.00 (+56.0%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 3.1 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Imperial Petroleum stock rising?
Imperial Petroleum is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.9% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 11.0% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Imperial Petroleum go?
The average analyst price target for Imperial Petroleum is $9.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 56.0% from the current price of $5.77. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Imperial Petroleum fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Imperial Petroleum. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Imperial Petroleum do?
Imperial Petroleum Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates a fleet of seven medium range refined petroleum product tankers that carry refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil... The company belongs to the Energy sector, more specifically the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Imperial Petroleum as an investment.
Did Imperial Petroleum raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Imperial Petroleum. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Imperial Petroleum making money or losing money?
Yes, Imperial Petroleum is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 36.8% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 38.4%. At a P/E ratio of 3.1, you currently pay 3.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Imperial Petroleum go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Imperial Petroleum is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 15.04 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 7% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Imperial Petroleum have a lot of debt?
No, Imperial Petroleum has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 7%. For the energy sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Energy companies should keep debt moderate — falling oil and gas prices can strain the balance sheet quickly. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Imperial Petroleum service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 86.0x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).

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