Zhang Financial LLC raised its holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 11.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 35,608 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,797 shares during the period. Zhang Financial LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $4,285,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in XOM. Capital Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 6.6% during 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 lifted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 5.6% in the 3rd quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 166,547 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $18,778,000 after purchasing an additional 8,853 shares during the last quarter. HORAN Wealth LLC lifted its stake 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 valued at $1,486,000 after purchasing an additional 5,788 shares during the last quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 46.6% in the 3rd quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC now owns 35,160 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,997,000 after purchasing an additional 11,177 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co lifted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 8.6% in the 3rd quarter. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 655,303 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $73,885,000 after purchasing an additional 51,900 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil Price Performance
Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $147.37 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $155.28 and its two-hundred day moving average is $140.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.77. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 1-year low of $101.18 and a 1-year high of $176.41. The company has a market cap of $610.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 0.19.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 69.48%.
Key Headlines Impacting ExxonMobil
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon’s outlook is being boosted by elevated oil prices and supply concerns tied to Middle East tensions, with Reuters and market commentary suggesting the company could continue outperforming if energy prices stay firm. Prediction: ExxonMobil Will Outperform the S&P 500 in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price forecasts and increased its price target on XOM to $175 from $159, reinforcing a constructive view on ExxonMobil. Mizuho Increases 2026 and 2027 Oil Price Outlooks, Lifts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Target
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon shareholders approved the company’s move to reincorporate in Texas, a step investors viewed as more management-friendly and potentially beneficial for governance and long-term strategy. Exxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon is advancing its Haimara project in Guyana, adding to its growth pipeline in the highly important Stabroek block. ExxonMobil Seeks Guyana EPA Clearance for Ninth Stabroek Development
- Neutral Sentiment: Exxon’s presentation at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference adds little immediate catalyst, but it may have offered updates on strategy and capital plans. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded ExxonMobil from “strong-buy” to “hold,” which may temper near-term enthusiasm even as the broader oil backdrop remains supportive. Zacks.com
Insider Transactions at ExxonMobil
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 2,150 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $157.82, for a total transaction of $339,313.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 18,204 shares in the company, valued at $2,872,955.28. This trade represents a 10.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
XOM has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Wolfe Research lowered ExxonMobil from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Piper Sandler decreased their price target on ExxonMobil from $186.00 to $182.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings lowered ExxonMobil from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Scotiabank upped their price target on ExxonMobil from $128.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $165.55.
View Our Latest Analysis on ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Company 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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