Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. Sells 3,195 Shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM

Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. decreased its position in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 11.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 24,139 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 3,195 shares during the period. Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc.’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $2,905,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cerity Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of 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 worth $217,162,000 after buying an additional 4,015,099 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $4,366,655,000 after buying an additional 2,660,910 shares in the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV increased its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 218.4% during the third quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 1,380,899 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $155,696,000 after buying an additional 2,546,791 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 105.4% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,925,026 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $329,797,000 after acquiring an additional 1,501,235 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 119.4% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,672,359 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $301,310,000 after acquiring an additional 1,454,308 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of Exxon Mobil stock opened at $160.63 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market cap of $669.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.01, a PEG ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 0.29. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $152.53 and its 200-day moving average price is $129.84. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 52-week low of $97.80 and a 52-week high of $176.41.

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

Exxon Mobil Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.58%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on XOM shares. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $140.00 to $162.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Monday, December 29th. 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $152.39.

Trending Headlines about Exxon Mobil

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

• Positive Sentiment: Citi and other analysts have raised forecasts/targets for XOM, signaling stronger analyst conviction and supporting upside momentum. Citi Boosts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Target by 17% Amid Middle East Tensions
• Positive Sentiment: Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG JV is slated to supply Italy from June, a commercial win that supports near-term LNG volumes and cash flow visibility. Exclusive: Italy to get LNG from QatarEnergy-Exxon’s US Golden Pass from June, sources say
• Positive Sentiment: Energy led Q1 performance as oil rallied on Middle East tensions, lifting sector earnings outlook and keeping investor interest in majors like Exxon. Energy Dominated Q1 2026 As The Broader Market Stumbled
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street debate: some outlets updated Exxon’s fair value higher (reflecting oil assumptions), but the revisions show the upside is now more dependent on sustained high oil prices. How The ExxonMobil (XOM) Investment Story Is Shifting With Oil Prices And Cash Return Debates
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst stance remains largely cautious-to-neutral (average “Hold”), limiting the force of upgrades unless guidance or macro factors change materially. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s argues oil stocks look “tapped out” — crude pop hasn’t translated to proportional gains in oil equities, implying limited additional upside and greater vulnerability to profit-taking. Oil Stocks Look Tapped Out. Why It’s Time to Move Into Other Sectors.
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier intraday volatility and reports of energy-stock routs show Exxon can pull back quickly if oil prices retrace or geopolitical risk premia fade. Exxon leads energy stock rout, on pace for biggest drop in a year

Insider Buying and Selling at Exxon Mobil

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total value of $167,940.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,662,782. This trade represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 11,460 shares of company stock valued at $1,687,854. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.