3,653 ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Shares Bought by Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C.

Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 49.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,089 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,653 shares during the period. Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C.’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $1,805,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Bell Investment Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in ExxonMobil by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 8,780 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,429,000 after purchasing an additional 602 shares in the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $201,518,000. Aviance Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in ExxonMobil by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 70,400 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $11,458,000 after buying an additional 795 shares in the last quarter. SFE Investment Counsel bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil during the third quarter valued at approximately $264,000. Finally, Stevens Capital Partners raised its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 46.0% during the third quarter. Stevens Capital Partners now owns 3,341 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $544,000 after buying an additional 1,053 shares during the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations. ExxonMobil reported adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, ahead of the roughly $4.08–$4.12 analyst consensus and well above $1.88 a year earlier. Net income reached approximately $15.4 billion, while revenue also surpassed estimates. ExxonMobil Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Refining was the key profit driver. Record or unusually strong refining margins, particularly for diesel, more than offset weaker upstream results and lifted earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns. Exxon’s refining operations earned more than its oil-production business for the first time in six years. Exxon, Chevron earnings propelled by war-driven refining surge
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder distributions are expanding. ExxonMobil raised its dividend by approximately 3.9%–4% and plans $20 billion in share repurchases during 2027. The company also highlighted production gains from Guyana, Kearl and PNG LNG, supporting its long-term growth profile. ExxonMobil Raises Dividend by 3.9%, Sets $20 Billion 2027 Buyback Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices provided a favorable backdrop. Brent crude approached $120 per barrel as Middle East tensions and other geopolitical disruptions tightened energy markets. Investors also showed bullish positioning through unusually heavy call-option activity.
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said global refining disruptions may not have a quick fix. While this could sustain margins, it also underscores continuing geopolitical and operational uncertainty. The company and Chevron additionally canceled executive travel to a Gulf energy conference because of security concerns. ExxonMobil CEO Sees No Quick Fix for Global Refining Disruptions
• Negative Sentiment: After a powerful rally, XOM offers new investors a substantially lower dividend yield than it did at the start of the year. Its valuation and dependence on elevated, potentially temporary refining margins may limit further upside if oil prices or fuel spreads retreat.

ExxonMobil Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $187.03 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $775.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.22, a PEG ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.21. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $112.51 and a 12 month high of $188.50. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $167.76 and its 200 day moving average is $154.35. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.12 by $0.11. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 10.24% and a return on equity of 16.63%. The firm had revenue of $110.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $104.89 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 13.58 EPS for the current year.

ExxonMobil Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $1.07 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This is a positive change from ExxonMobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.03. This represents a $4.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is currently 42.34%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on XOM shares. Freedom Capital raised shares of ExxonMobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on ExxonMobil from $158.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. TD Cowen boosted their target price on ExxonMobil from $168.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Wall Street Zen raised ExxonMobil from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 24th. Finally, Argus raised their price target on ExxonMobil from $169.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, ExxonMobil currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $167.70.

ExxonMobil Profile

Exxon Mobil Corporation, doing business as ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Its operations span the energy value chain, from resource development and refining to the marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products.

Through its Energy Products segment, ExxonMobil manufactures and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, and other petroleum-based products. Its Chemical Products business produces petrochemicals, including commodity and performance products used in packaging, automotive components, construction materials, and consumer goods.