Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 74,408 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,954,000.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Northern Trust Corp grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 44,026,019 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,963,934,000 after acquiring an additional 445,283 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,366,655,000 after acquiring an additional 2,660,910 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 33,620,927 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,790,773,000 after acquiring an additional 127,466 shares in the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 31,497,852 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,790,452,000 after acquiring an additional 303,359 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 20,396,334 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,299,687,000 after acquiring an additional 886,087 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil Trading Down 0.4%
Shares of XOM stock opened at $147.37 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $155.28 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $140.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $610.86 billion, a PE ratio of 24.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 0.19. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12-month low of $101.18 and a 12-month high of $176.41.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is presently 69.48%.
Insider Buying and Selling at ExxonMobil
In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of ExxonMobil stock in a transaction that occurred 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 directly owned 17,124 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,662,782. The trade was a 5.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon’s own executive said global oil inventories could fall to “really, really low levels” within weeks because of Middle East conflict, a setup that could push oil prices higher and improve cash flow for integrated producers like ExxonMobil. Exxon warns oil inventories will hit dangerously low levels in weeks, forcing prices to shoot higher
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price outlooks and increased its price target on ExxonMobil, reflecting expectations that stronger crude prices could support XOM’s earnings and valuation. Mizuho Increases 2026 and 2027 Oil Price Outlooks, Lifts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Target
- Positive Sentiment: Several recent pieces argue ExxonMobil could outperform the S&P 500 in 2026, citing resilient energy pricing and the stock’s strong run this year, which may help keep investor sentiment constructive. Prediction: ExxonMobil Will Outperform the S&P 500 in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil won shareholder approval to move its corporate domicile to Texas, a governance win that could reduce legal risk and improve flexibility versus its previous New Jersey base. Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon is advancing the Haimara project in Guyana, its ninth major development in the Stabroek block, reinforcing long-term production growth prospects. Exxon Mobil’s Haimara Project In Guyana And What It Means For XOM
- Neutral Sentiment: Exxon is also exploring a return to Venezuela and considering safeguards around that move; this could expand output over time, but regulatory and political hurdles remain. Inside Exxon’s Dilemma Over Returning to Venezuela
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded ExxonMobil from “strong-buy” to “hold,” which may have pressured sentiment despite the broader bullish oil backdrop. ExxonMobil was downgraded by Zacks Research from strong-buy to hold
- Negative Sentiment: Reuters also reported that tensions around possible Iran-U.S. peace progress have already weighed on crude prices at times, showing how quickly the war premium supporting oil stocks can fade if geopolitics improve. Seadrill, Kosmos Energy, and Tidewater Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts recently commented on XOM shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on ExxonMobil from $195.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 11th. Citigroup lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Bank of America lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $135.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $128.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, ExxonMobil presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.55.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil 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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