Williams Financial LLC Takes Position in Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM

Williams Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 5,846 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $659,000. Exxon Mobil accounts for about 0.7% of Williams Financial LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th largest position.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Linscomb Wealth Inc. grew its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 1.4% during the second quarter. Linscomb Wealth Inc. now owns 389,769 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $42,017,000 after buying an additional 5,527 shares during the last quarter. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 3.3% in the third quarter. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 306,658 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $34,576,000 after acquiring an additional 9,831 shares during the last quarter. Capital Counsel LLC NY boosted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Capital Counsel LLC NY now owns 49,687 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $5,356,000 after purchasing an additional 460 shares during the last quarter. OneAscent Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 116.7% during the 2nd quarter. OneAscent Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,657 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $825,000 after acquiring an additional 4,123 shares during the period. Finally, Regency Capital Management Inc. DE grew its stake in Exxon Mobil by 1,082.3% during the third quarter. Regency Capital Management Inc. DE now owns 31,992 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $3,607,000 after purchasing an additional 29,286 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

NYSE:XOM opened at $126.47 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $533.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.38, a P/E/G ratio of 7.73 and a beta of 0.37. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $118.50 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $114.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.79. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 1 year low of $97.80 and a 1 year high of $127.14.

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 for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.72 by $0.16. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.22% and a net margin of 8.99%.The company had revenue of $83.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $83.09 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 14th were given a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. This is an increase from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 14th. Exxon Mobil’s payout ratio is presently 59.88%.

Insider Activity at Exxon Mobil

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total value of $351,570.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 28,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,349,758.96. This trade represents a 9.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on XOM shares. Mizuho lifted their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $129.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. BNP Paribas raised Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $156.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Exxon Mobil from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 1st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $146.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $130.25.

Exxon Mobil News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Exxon is preparing to run Venezuelan crude at its Baton Rouge, LA refinery, which could lower feedstock costs and support refining margins if supply flows. This operational flexibility can boost near-term cash flow if access to cheaper barrels continues. Exxon Baton Rouge refinery preparing to run Venezuelan oil
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment has been lifted by CEO Darren Woods’ candid remarks on Venezuela, which some market reports say helped push XOM to a recent high as traders price in potential upside from new supply or reopening opportunities. Positive sentiment around management’s stance can support the stock rally. Exxon Mobil’s stock hits a new high. Its CEO’s call on Venezuela may be helping.
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil will report Q4 2025 results on Jan. 30 — an upcoming catalyst that could amplify moves in either direction depending on margins, refining throughput, and realized oil prices. Investors should watch guidance and any commentary on Venezuela exposure. ExxonMobil to Release Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Company sources say Exxon remains interested in visiting Venezuela and may send an assessment team despite pushback from the White House — this signals management is pursuing supply opportunities but political risk remains. Exxon Mobil still interested in Venezuela visit despite Trump rebuke
• Negative Sentiment: Shell and Exxon halted a planned sale of Southern North Sea gas assets to Viaro Energy — a canceled divestiture can be read as a lost monetization opportunity or difficulties completing deals, which may weigh on investor views of capital allocation. Shell and Exxon halt UK gas asset sale to Viaro Energy
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts are flagging lower Q4 earnings expectations for Exxon due to the recent decline in crude prices — weaker realized prices directly pressure upstream earnings and could temper near-term profitability. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Forecasts Lower Q4 Earnings Due to Decline in Crude Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Political risk rose after President Trump publicly threatened to exclude Exxon from Venezuelan deals following the CEO’s “uninvestable” comment — the prospect of being locked out of large barrels would cap upside from any Venezuela reopening. Trump Threatens To Block ExxonMobil From Venezuela Investments

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.