Dakota Wealth Management Purchases 74,300 Shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM

Dakota Wealth Management increased its position in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 28.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 336,114 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 74,300 shares during the period. Exxon Mobil accounts for 0.7% of Dakota Wealth Management’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest holding. Dakota Wealth Management’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $40,448,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Stephens Consulting LLC increased its position in Exxon Mobil by 14.5% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 3,164 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $381,000 after buying an additional 401 shares during the last quarter. Adamsbrown Wealth Consultants LLC lifted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Adamsbrown Wealth Consultants LLC now owns 21,382 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,573,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 6.5% in the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 23,859 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,871,000 after buying an additional 1,454 shares during the last quarter. Shearwater Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 4th quarter worth about $208,000. Finally, Sharkey Howes & Javer increased its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 11.4% during the 4th quarter. Sharkey Howes & Javer now owns 3,821 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $460,000 after acquiring an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil Price Performance

NYSE XOM opened at $171.17 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $149.30 and a 200 day simple moving average of $128.13. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a twelve month low of $97.80 and a twelve month high of $171.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $713.22 billion, a PE ratio of 25.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The company’s revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.67 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 EPS for the current year.

Exxon Mobil Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were paid a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 61.58%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup upped their target price on Exxon Mobil from $118.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $171.00 price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $134.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Exxon Mobil presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $151.00.

Exxon Mobil News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rising crude and geopolitical risk lift near‑term outlook — higher oil prices from Middle East tensions are cited as a catalyst for stronger cash flow and earnings potential for Exxon. What Lies Ahead for ExxonMobil Amid Surging Crude Prices?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and target hikes: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $172 and kept an Overweight rating, supporting higher sentiment and buying. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price recommendation to $195 (from $159) and reiterated Outperform, adding upside to estimates and investor interest. Bernstein Raises Exxon Target
• Positive Sentiment: Broker upgrades to earnings forecasts: Erste Group lifted FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, implying stronger forward earnings than consensus. MarketBeat: Erste Group note
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options flow — traders bought ~163,879 XOM call contracts (about a 30% increase vs. typical call volume), indicating speculative or hedged bullish bets that likely boosted intraday demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Operational execution: Exxon participated in the industry’s first fully automated offshore well placement in Guyana, showcasing tech-led efficiency gains that can lower costs and speed production growth. Halliburton & Guyana automation
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic portfolio moves: Exxon is weighing an exit from New Zealand to refocus on higher‑return advantaged assets — a potential long‑term efficiency play but not an immediate earnings driver. Exxon New Zealand exit
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and downside risk commentary: Several pieces note XOM’s valuation has risen sharply (one piece highlights XOM exceeding Nvidia by some measures) and question whether elevated oil prices could later expose valuation downside if prices normalize. Exxon vs. Nvidia valuation discussion
• Negative Sentiment: “Tailwind or trap?” analysts warn that while oil >$95 helps earnings now, higher valuations and sustained high prices raise the risk of sharper downside if geopolitical tensions ease. Oil Over $95: Tailwind or Trap?

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total transaction of $167,940.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,662,782. The trade was a 5.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders have sold a total of 11,460 shares of company stock valued at $1,687,854 in the last 90 days. 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.