Imperial Oil Stock Forward View - Triple Exponential Smoothing

IMO Stock  USD 132.95  2.48  1.90%   
This Triple Exponential Smoothing projection for Imperial Oil is fitted to the equity's recent daily closes. Low error metrics relative to the price level indicate the model fits recent trading behavior well. The Triple Exponential Smoothing model projects Imperial Oil at 133.07 for the next trading day, above the most recent closing price. This forecast is one analytical input among many and should be assessed in the context of broader analysis.
Triple exponential smoothing (Holt-Winters method) for Imperial Oil extends the double exponential model by adding a seasonality component. It simultaneously estimates the level, trend, and periodic pattern in Imperial Oil price series.

Triple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 7th of May

Over a 90-day horizon, the Triple Exponential Smoothing model forecasts Imperial Oil at 133.07 for the next trading day, with a mean absolute deviation of 1.67 , mean absolute percentage error of 0.01 , and sum of absolute errors of 98.48 .
This represents a very tight forecast — the model closely tracks Imperial Oil's recent price behavior. This output is intended for short-term analytical reference.

Stock Forecast Pattern

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Forecasted Value

The projected range for Imperial Oil reflects the model's ability to define credible downside and upside scenarios for the next trading day. Downside is estimated near 131.33 and upside near 134.80. The narrow range indicates limited short-term dispersion.
Market Value
132.95
131.33
133.07
Expected Value
134.80

Model Predictive Factors

The table below summarizes the Triple Exponential Smoothing model's error metrics for Imperial Oil stock. Lower MAD and MAPE values indicate tighter forecast accuracy. AIC measures relative model quality — lower values indicate less information loss and a better-fitting model. A large Bias suggests systematic over- or under-prediction.
AICAkaike Information CriteriaHuge
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.1113
MADMean absolute deviation1.6691
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0134
SAESum of the absolute errors98.4784
This model is designed for Imperial Oil price data that exhibits both a directional trend and recurring seasonal patterns. If the underlying series lacks seasonality, simpler models may produce tighter forecasts with fewer parameters. As with all exponential smoothing methods, recent observations carry the greatest weight in the forecast.

Other Forecasting Options for Imperial Oil

The autocorrelation structure of Imperial Oil's daily returns reveals whether Imperial Oil exhibits momentum, mean-reversion, or random-walk behavior. Separating these elements distinguishes persistent directional moves from temporary noise in Imperial Oil Stock price data.

Imperial Oil Related Equities

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Imperial Oil Market Strength Events

Rate of Change and Momentum readings for Imperial Oil measure the velocity of recent price moves rather than direction alone. These indicators add context to how recent sessions in Imperial Oil have behaved.

Imperial Oil Risk Indicators

Standard deviation and variance for Imperial Oil measure total price dispersion, while semi-deviation isolates only the downside moves. Higher variance relative to sector peers signals that Imperial Oil's price path has been less predictable over the measured period.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Imperial Oil Short Properties

Reviewing short-oriented indicators for Imperial Oil is useful because long and short participants often create very different signals for timing and volatility. This is applicable when the question is whether bearish pressure is starting to shape the market's reaction function.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding504 million
Cash And Short Term Investments1.14 billion

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