Apollon Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 5.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 188,176 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 9,069 shares during the period. Apollon Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $21,217,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Game Plan Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 1,500.0% during the first quarter. Game Plan Financial Advisors LLC now owns 320 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Marshall & Sullivan Inc. WA acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Bare Financial Services Inc increased its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 121.8% in the 2nd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 366 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 201 shares during the last quarter. 1248 Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 1st quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Clayton Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 3rd quarter worth $40,000. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Exxon Mobil Price Performance
Exxon Mobil stock opened at $120.49 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $116.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $113.33. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $97.80 and a 12 month high of $121.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $508.12 billion, a PE ratio of 17.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.49 and a beta of 0.38.
Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 14th were paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. This is a positive change from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 14th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is presently 59.88%.
Exxon Mobil News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Market flow shows moderately bullish trading interest in XOM, supporting near‑term upside as investors buy shares. Moderately bullish activity in Exxon Mobil with shares up 1.31%
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlight Exxon as one of the major oil & gas names investing in AI to cut costs, boost efficiency and lower emissions — a structural catalyst that can improve margins and capital productivity over time. Which Oil and Gas Stocks Are Best Positioned for AI Adoption
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend reliability remains a key support for the stock: widespread coverage notes Exxon has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, making the payout a defensive reason for income investors to hold or buy. The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
- Positive Sentiment: Management messaging (Barron’s) stresses positioning Exxon to operate profitably for “decades,” and notes the dividend appears secure even under lower crude scenarios — a reassurance that can temper downside in weak oil periods. Exxon’s CEO Is Positioning the Company to Operate Profitably for ‘Decades to Come’
- Neutral Sentiment: Quick market snapshot / price page provides current trading context for XOM but adds no new company‑specific catalyst. Exxon Mobil (XOM) share price
- Negative Sentiment: Counterpoint: analysts note Exxon’s earnings are still weighted to upstream exposure, so ongoing weakness in crude prices remains the primary downside risk to revenue and cash flow. That vulnerability could cap gains if oil prices stay soft. Can ExxonMobil Sail Through the Ongoing Weakness in Oil Prices?
Insider Buying and Selling at Exxon Mobil
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was 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 directly owned 28,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,349,758.96. The trade was a 9.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $137.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Monday, December 15th. BNP Paribas raised Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Friday, December 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $129.45.
View Our Latest Analysis on XOM
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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