Vanguard Group Inc. Boosts Stock Position in ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 0.1% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 429,761,518 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 287,990 shares during the period. ExxonMobil makes up about 0.7% of Vanguard Group Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Vanguard Group Inc. owned about 0.10% of ExxonMobil worth $51,717,501,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System grew its holdings in ExxonMobil by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 215,892 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $24,342,000 after buying an additional 5,573 shares in the last quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in ExxonMobil by 6.6% in the 4th quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 231,488 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,857,000 after acquiring an additional 14,233 shares during the last quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in ExxonMobil by 5.6% during the third quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 166,547 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $18,778,000 after buying an additional 8,853 shares in the last quarter. HORAN Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 78.3% in the 3rd quarter. HORAN Wealth LLC now owns 13,180 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,486,000 after acquiring an additional 5,788 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Krilogy Financial LLC raised its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 46.6% during the third quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC now owns 35,160 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $3,997,000 after purchasing an additional 11,177 shares during the period. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of ExxonMobil stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The shares were 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 approximately $2,662,782. The trade was a 5.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 11,460 shares of company stock valued at $1,687,854. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

ExxonMobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical supply disruption is lifting oil prices and sector sentiment, directly supporting Exxon’s upstream margins and near‑term cash flow — a primary reason the stock is rising. Exxon and Chevron Stock Jump. BP Doubles Profit on ‘Exceptional’ Oil Trading.
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank sharply raised FY2026–FY2027 EPS forecasts for Exxon (FY26 $10.00, FY27 $9.45), signaling higher analyst expectations that can support multiple expansion and investor confidence. Marketbeat: Scotiabank estimate changes
• Positive Sentiment: Operational tailwinds — faster Permian production after Pioneer integration, new materials (Proxxima) and CCS/data center initiatives — underpin longer‑term diversification beyond commodity cycles, improving growth and de‑risking cash flow. Exxon Mobil’s Earnings Might Change The Game (Preview)
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector dynamics show a technical pullback that some analysts view as a buying opportunity — this creates two‑way volatility: attractive entry multiples but potential near‑term downside if macro risk eases. Marketbeat: The Crude Reality: Pullback Creates High-Conviction Opportunity in Chevron
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and previews (TheStreet, CNBC/Cramer mentions) highlight that big oil is benefiting from higher oil but that earnings releases this week will set fresh expectations — watch Exxon’s upcoming results and guidance for direct impact on stock direction. Exxon, Chevron, big oil send signals ahead of earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some retail/analysis pieces ask whether XOM already prices most upside after a ~41% one‑year gain; that debate fuels profit‑taking and could cap rallies if earnings/guidance fall short of elevated expectations. Is It Too Late To Consider Exxon Mobil (XOM) After A 41% One-Year Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Peer comparisons: headlines noting BP’s strong trading profits and outperformance may shift short‑term flows away from Exxon if investors chase higher near‑term returns in other majors. 1 Profitable Stock to Research Further and 2 We Question

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on XOM shares. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their price objective on ExxonMobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on ExxonMobil from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Wolfe Research lowered ExxonMobil from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 target price on ExxonMobil and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 price target on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ExxonMobil presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.55.

ExxonMobil Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $150.61 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $154.83 and a 200 day simple moving average of $134.65. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $101.18 and a 52 week high of $176.41. The stock has a market cap of $626.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.51, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 0.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 8.68% and a return on equity of 11.21%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.67 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 10.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared 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. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 61.58%.

About ExxonMobil

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.