CapWealth Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM

CapWealth Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 74.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,301 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 15,529 shares during the period. CapWealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $598,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil in the second quarter worth $6,163,719,000. First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in Exxon Mobil by 150.2% during the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 7,602,601 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $819,560,000 after purchasing an additional 4,563,707 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC raised its stake in Exxon Mobil by 200.7% in the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 2,014,446 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $217,162,000 after purchasing an additional 4,015,099 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Exxon Mobil by 10,809.8% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,095,106 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $333,652,000 after purchasing an additional 3,066,736 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mizuho Markets Cayman LP purchased a new position in Exxon Mobil in the 2nd quarter valued at about $144,147,000. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Exxon Mobil Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of XOM opened at $133.54 on Friday. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a twelve month low of $97.80 and a twelve month high of $134.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $563.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 8.51 and a beta of 0.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $120.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $115.11.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.72 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $83.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $83.09 billion. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.22% and a net margin of 8.99%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.92 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Friday, November 14th were given a dividend of $1.03 per share. This is a boost 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 59.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on XOM. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Piper Sandler cut their price target on Exxon Mobil from $144.00 to $142.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Friday, January 9th. Zacks Research downgraded Exxon Mobil from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 1st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Exxon Mobil from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Exxon Mobil has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $132.00.

Exxon Mobil News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on XOM, a direct positive for sentiment and institutional demand as higher targets can prompt upgrades and buying pressure. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Target Raised by $9 at JPMorgan
• Positive Sentiment: DBS initiated/issued a buy on Exxon, adding another buy-side endorsement that can support shares and flow into the stock. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Receives a Buy from DBS
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a Buy, citing underrated refining capabilities — a reminder that Exxon’s integrated model and refining exposure are key earnings drivers when crude is weak. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Reaffirmed Buy by UBS on Underrated Refining Capabilities
• Positive Sentiment: Exxon broke ground on a Baytown refinery project to produce diesel and lubricant base stocks — a material capex/expansion item that supports longer‑term refining margin capture. Exxon Mobil breaks ground on Baytown refinery project for diesel and lubricant base stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary (Zacks) highlights how Exxon’s integrated business and balance sheet help offset crude weakness — a fundamental rationale investors cite to justify higher multiples when oil softens. How Exxon Mobil’s Integrated Strengths Offset Crude Price Weakness
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces examine changing analyst views and valuation after last year’s rally — these shape investor positioning but are not immediate catalysts. How Evolving Analyst Views Are Rewriting The Story For Exxon Mobil (XOM)
• Neutral Sentiment: Debates about whether it’s “too late” after a one‑year rally are market psychology stories that can amplify volatility but don’t change fundamentals. Is It Too Late To Consider Exxon Mobil (XOM) After Its 26% One Year Rally?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader energy coverage (lists of gas dividend stocks, commentary on peers) may redirect some investor flows away from integrated majors toward midstream/dividend plays depending on macro views. 5 Natural Gas Dividend Stocks to Play Frigid Weather and Huge AI-Data Center Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Comparisons favoring fee‑based midstream names (EPD) over upstream exposure highlight investor rotation risk away from Exxon if oil prices remain soft. ExxonMobil vs. EPD: Which Energy Stock Boasts Better Prospects?
• Negative Sentiment: Macro headlines and geopolitical noise (not company‑specific) are weighing sentiment across the energy sector and can cap rallies or trigger short‑term pullbacks. Energy Stocks Steady Amid Macro Chaos; Sunday Night Earnings Surprise Ahead

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Exxon Mobil news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total transaction of $351,570.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 28,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,349,758.96. The trade was a 9.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

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.