Freestone Capital Holdings LLC raised its holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 6.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 183,001 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,714 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil accounts for about 0.7% of Freestone Capital Holdings LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. Freestone Capital Holdings LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $22,022,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil during the third quarter valued at about $30,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil during the third quarter valued at about $40,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 1,595.2% during the third quarter. TruNorth Capital Management LLC now owns 356 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 335 shares in the last quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 95.8% during the third quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 370 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 307.0% during the third quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 407 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 307 shares in the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total value of $698,750.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,295,864. This represents a 17.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders sold a total of 11,460 shares of company stock valued at $1,687,854 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil Trading Up 1.9%
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.08. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The firm had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $77.98 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.67 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 7.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 12th were issued a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.58%.
Key Stories Impacting ExxonMobil
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has tightened global seaborne flows, lifting realized oil prices and export demand for U.S. barrels — a direct revenue tailwind for Exxon and a likely reason for stronger share performance. Exxon Mobil Gains Influence As Hormuz Blockade Rewrites Global Oil Trade
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon signed an agreement to sell Thai gas assets to Horizon Oil, which can free capital, reduce regional operating complexity and modestly improve the balance sheet or fund higher-return projects. ExxonMobil Signs Agreement to Sell Thai Gas Assets to Horizon Oil
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon and partners plan to begin deepwater drilling offshore Greece by 2027, signaling growth optionality from new upstream development that could add reserves and long-term production upside. ExxonMobil & Partners Plan to Begin Deepwater Drilling Offshore Greece
- Neutral Sentiment: Management set a clear near-term catalyst: Exxon will report Q1 2026 results on May 1. Earnings and guidance will likely drive short-term moves and clarify impacts from recent macro volatility. ExxonMobil to Release First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage and price-target commentary (e.g., 24/7 Wall St./247WallSt) show modest upside expectations and buy recommendations, supporting sentiment but not creating an immediate catalyst. ExxonMobil Price Prediction: How High Will The Oil Stock Go In 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Exxon withdrew an offer to sell two initial LNG cargoes from the Golden Pass export plant — a sign of commercial caution or timing/operational issues as the facility ramps, which could delay near-term LNG sales and revenue recognition. Exxon withdraws offer to sell two initial Golden Pass LNG cargoes, sources say
- Negative Sentiment: Signals that physical oil demand may be softening — more offers than bids in some North Sea markets — could temper the recent rally in oil prices if sustained, creating downside risk for cycle-exposed revenues. There Are More Offers Than Bids For North Sea Oil
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $186.00 to $182.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Zacks Research raised shares of ExxonMobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $159.20.
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ExxonMobil Company Profile
ExxonMobil 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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