Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Analysts

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has been given an average recommendation of “Hold” by the twenty-five research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have given a hold rating, eleven have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $130.25.

XOM has been the topic of a number of research reports. BNP Paribas raised shares of Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Piper Sandler cut their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $144.00 to $142.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $146.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $127.00 to $126.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Friday, January 9th.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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 value of $351,570.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 28,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,349,758.96. This trade represents a 9.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Exxon Mobil

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bouchey Financial Group Ltd grew its stake in Exxon Mobil by 3.3% during the 4th quarter. Bouchey Financial Group Ltd now owns 4,674 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $562,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Aspire Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 33.7% during the 4th quarter. Aspire Capital Advisors LLC now owns 7,920 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $953,000 after acquiring an additional 1,998 shares in the last quarter. Udine Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 14.0% in the 4th quarter. Udine Wealth Management Inc. now owns 25,169 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $3,029,000 after purchasing an additional 3,083 shares during the last quarter. Marino Stram & Associates LLC increased its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Marino Stram & Associates LLC now owns 22,087 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,658,000 after buying an additional 202 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Perigon Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Exxon Mobil by 8.2% during the fourth quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 138,546 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $16,673,000 after buying an additional 10,479 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

Shares of XOM opened at $129.78 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. Exxon Mobil has a 52-week low of $97.80 and a 52-week high of $131.72. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $119.37 and a 200 day moving average price of $114.57. The company has a market capitalization of $547.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 8.05 and a beta of 0.37.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.72 by $0.16. Exxon Mobil had a net margin of 8.99% and a return on equity of 11.22%. The firm had revenue of $83.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $83.09 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.92 EPS. Exxon Mobil’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Exxon Mobil will post 7.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th were paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. This is an increase from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 14th. Exxon Mobil’s payout ratio is 59.88%.

Key Stories Impacting Exxon Mobil

Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: International oil companies (including Exxon) are lobbying for Venezuelan hydrocarbon law changes that would let producers freely export oil they produce—this could materially unlock stranded Venezuelan barrels and improve long‑term upstream cash flows for companies with exposure. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Exxon awarded a contract to acquire 3D deepwater seismic offshore Trinidad & Tobago, signaling continued investment in high‑value exploration acreage and potential future resource delineation that supports production growth. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis commentary notes Exxon reached a new all‑time high and shows impulsive rally characteristics—this can attract momentum traders and reinforce upside near term. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts note WTI near $60 could pressure upstream earnings, but Exxon’s low leverage and premium asset base should help it weather softer prices—mixed implications for earnings vs. balance‑sheet stability. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and investor commentary flag that Exxon is actively assessing Venezuelan assets and upcoming earnings; monitoring not immediate action—keeps optional upside but also uncertainty. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market pieces listing stocks for midterm‑year positioning may include cyclical energy exposure; this is a portfolio‑level consideration rather than a company‑specific catalyst. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Exxon flagged lower Q4 earnings expectations tied to declining crude prices—this is the most direct near‑term earnings risk and can pressure sentiment until actual results and guidance are reported. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Public friction between political figures and Exxon’s CEO over Venezuela policy adds political/regulatory risk and could create short‑term volatility tied to headlines. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Exxon and Shell halted the planned sale of key U.K. North Sea gas assets after regulatory and commercial hurdles—this removes near‑term divestment proceeds and keeps the assets on the balance sheet, which may weigh on capital allocation expectations. Read More.

About Exxon Mobil

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.