ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Shares Sold by Westerkirk Capital Inc.

Westerkirk Capital Inc. trimmed its holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOMFree Report) by 53.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,540 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,110 shares during the quarter. Westerkirk Capital Inc.’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $426,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of XOM. Berbice Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. increased its stake in ExxonMobil by 456.1% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 187 shares during the period. Key Capital Management INC acquired a new position in ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new position in ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at ExxonMobil

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total transaction of $167,940.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,662,782. This represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Stories Impacting ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Exxon won a major EPCIC contract for the Coral Norte LNG project offshore Mozambique, a deal valued at more than €1 billion. The award expands Exxon’s LNG footprint, strengthens its global gas strategy, and could support future cash flow growth. Exxon Mobil Coral Norte LNG Win And What It Means For Valuation
  • Positive Sentiment: Oil prices and the broader energy sector have been firm, which can help Exxon’s upstream earnings and improve sentiment toward the stock. Recent reports noted the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has been strong year-to-date, reflecting renewed interest in oil producers. Energy Refuses to Quit: XLE Up 29% YTD as Oil Stocks Wake Up
  • Neutral Sentiment: Exxon reported $4.67 billion in profit from its Guyana operations in 2025, a huge contribution that underscores the importance of the asset, but the figure was slightly below the prior year because oil prices were weaker. Exxon 2025 profit in Guyana totaled $4.67 billion
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary suggests investors are actively watching XOM, but some coverage also notes the stock trades at a premium, which may limit near-term upside unless execution and commodity prices improve further. Is XOM Worth Betting on at its Premium Price or Should Investors Wait?
  • Negative Sentiment: The Guyana profit headline also highlighted that earnings were slightly lower than the prior year, which may be weighing on sentiment and limiting enthusiasm despite the asset’s strong contribution. Exxon says profit from Guyana operations totaled $4.67B in 2025

ExxonMobil Price Performance

NYSE:XOM opened at $148.77 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $616.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 0.16. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company’s 50-day moving average is $153.25 and its two-hundred day moving average is $141.89. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12-month low of $105.53 and a 12-month high of $176.41.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOMGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $83.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $81.13 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 7.57% and a return on equity of 10.24%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. Research analysts expect that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.66 EPS for the current year.

ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 69.48%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

XOM has been the topic of several recent research reports. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $175.00 to $172.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, ExxonMobil presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $165.55.

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ExxonMobil Profile

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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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