Financial Planning Hawaii Inc. purchased a new position in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 8,786 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,057,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in XOM. Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Exxon Mobil during the 3rd quarter valued at $40,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 1,595.2% in the third quarter. TruNorth Capital Management LLC now owns 356 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 335 shares during the last quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 95.8% in the third quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 370 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 181 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Exxon Mobil by 307.0% during the third quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 407 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 307 shares during the period. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Exxon Mobil Stock Down 5.2%
NYSE:XOM opened at $160.89 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $670.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 0.29. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a twelve month low of $97.80 and a twelve month high of $176.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $151.47 and a 200-day simple moving average of $129.29.
Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were paid a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.58%.
Key Stories Impacting Exxon Mobil
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Golden Pass LNG (Exxon/QatarEnergy JV) reached first production at its Texas export project — a near‑term revenue and cash‑flow catalyst as exports ramp toward full capacity. ExxonMobil-QatarEnergy JV Starts LNG Output at Texas Facility
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and company commentary point to strong operational momentum: Exxon has a history of earnings beats and is targeting meaningful upstream production growth that should support margins if oil stabilizes higher. Can Exxon (XOM) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
- Positive Sentiment: Union workers ratified a new four‑year contract at Exxon’s Baton Rouge refining/chemical complex, removing a potential operational risk and supporting refining throughput stability. Union workers ratify contract at Exxon Louisiana complex, sources say
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades and a wide range of price targets show mixed near‑term views — some bullish long‑term targets but a median target that is near recent prices, leaving room for volatility. Exxon Mobil slides as crude prices retreat on renewed Iran ceasefire optimism
- Negative Sentiment: Market optimism about a de‑escalation in the U.S.–Iran standoff reduced the “Hormuz” risk premium; oil dropped, triggering sector‑wide selling and pushing Exxon shares lower. Hormuz Rally Day Two: Heard on the Street Recap
- Negative Sentiment: Newsflow that Iran’s leadership took specific steps (reported today) amplified the move lower in U.S. oil stocks as traders priced a lower chance of sustained supply disruptions. Exxon Mobil and Chevron Fall 5%: What Iran’s President Just Did to U.S. Oil Stocks
- Negative Sentiment: High intraday volume and profit‑taking after a volatile rally amplified downside; several market writeups note crude pulled back ~4–5% on ceasefire optimism, which directly pressures integrated oil earnings expectations. What’s Going On With Exxon Mobil Shares On Wednesday?
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Scotiabank raised shares of Exxon Mobil to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $134.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $151.00.
Insider Activity at Exxon Mobil
In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total transaction of $698,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 23,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,295,864. The trade was a 17.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have sold 11,460 shares of company stock worth $1,687,854 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Exxon Mobil 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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