Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC boosted its stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 8.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 108,608 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,006 shares during the period. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $12,246,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Eagle Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 15.3% during the 1st quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 2,836 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $337,000 after acquiring an additional 376 shares in the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 27.8% in the first quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 14,036 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,670,000 after purchasing an additional 3,051 shares during the period. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Exxon Mobil by 17.1% during the 1st quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 24,682 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,935,000 after buying an additional 3,610 shares during the period. Ariston Services Group lifted its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 45.1% in the 1st quarter. Ariston Services Group now owns 5,150 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $612,000 after buying an additional 1,600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC boosted its position in Exxon Mobil by 0.5% in the 1st quarter. Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC now owns 88,240 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $10,494,000 after buying an additional 399 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Exxon Mobil Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $116.56 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $115.93 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $112.70. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 52-week low of $97.80 and a 52-week high of $120.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $491.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.94, a P/E/G ratio of 7.36 and a beta of 0.38.
Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th were paid a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 14th. This is a positive change from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 59.88%.
Key Stores Impacting Exxon Mobil
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company actions that support returns — XOM has a long streak of dividend increases (43 years) and plans roughly $20B of buybacks in 2025, underpinning shareholder yield and capital return even if commodity prices soften. How ExxonMobil Survives Oil Price Cycles and Rewards Shareholders
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street backing — several analysts recently raised targets or reaffirmed buy/overweight ratings (Wells Fargo, Piper Sandler, Cowen), which supports sentiment and could limit downside. MarketBeat: Exxon Mobil updates and analyst notes
- Neutral Sentiment: Commercial arrangements — DNO ASA announced North Sea offtake agreements that involve Exxon subsidiaries; this is incremental commercial activity but not a major earnings driver for XOM. DNO ASA secures offtake agreements with Exxon Mobil and Shell
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/momentum watch — commentary notes that recent momentum has cooled after strong one-year gains; valuation debate may keep trading range-bound absent a change in oil or macro signals. Exxon Mobil: Assessing Valuation as Recent Momentum Cools
- Negative Sentiment: Commodity headwinds — Zacks highlights WTI near ~$56 and notes pressure on upstream earnings; while Exxon’s low leverage and Permian/Guyana assets provide resilience, weaker oil prices remain a near-term earnings risk. The Zacks Analyst Blog: Exxon Mobil, Chevron and EOG Resources
- Negative Sentiment: Insider sale & market reaction — VP Darrin Talley sold 3,000 shares (avg $117.19); media coverage tied the sale to a short-term share drop, which can unsettle sentiment even if corporate fundamentals remain intact. Insider Selling: Exxon Mobil VP Sells 3,000 Shares
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Piper Sandler increased their price target on Exxon Mobil from $141.00 to $144.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Scotiabank restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $146.00 to $148.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $137.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.45.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Exxon Mobil
Insider Activity
In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total transaction of $351,570.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 28,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,349,758.96. This represents a 9.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Exxon Mobil Company Profile
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) is an integrated oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, production, refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products and the manufacture and sale of petrochemicals. Its operations span the full energy value chain, including upstream exploration and development of crude oil and natural gas; midstream transportation and storage; and downstream refining, product distribution and retail. The company also produces a broad range of chemical products for industrial and consumer applications.
ExxonMobil markets fuels and lubricants under well-known brands such as Exxon, Mobil and Esso, and its Mobil 1 motor oil is a prominent consumer product.
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