ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Position Lessened by Cypress Capital LLC

Cypress Capital LLC decreased its stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 20.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,473 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 3,900 shares during the period. Cypress Capital LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $1,862,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Berbice Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of 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 worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 2,150 shares of ExxonMobil stock in a transaction 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 directly owned 18,204 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,872,955.28. This trade represents a 10.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on XOM shares. Mizuho raised their target price on ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $162.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on ExxonMobil from $172.00 to $171.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Citigroup raised their target price on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their target price on ExxonMobil from $195.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. One 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $163.95.

ExxonMobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Oil prices remain elevated, keeping ExxonMobil and other Permian-focused producers in favor as investors look for companies that can benefit from stronger commodity pricing. Oil Remains Above $100: Are Permian Stocks a Smart Bet Now?
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil is being highlighted as a low-beta, defensive energy stock at a time when geopolitical tensions are increasing market volatility, which can make XOM attractive to risk-averse investors. 4 Low-Beta Stocks for a Steadier Portfolio: LQDA, XOM, VLO & FANG
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are pointing to ExxonMobil’s LNG expansion and exposure to rising power demand, especially from data centers, as a longer-term growth catalyst for the company. Is ExxonMobil Positioned to Capitalize on Rising LNG & Power Demand?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent articles continue to frame ExxonMobil as a favored large-cap energy holding, with commentary citing its dividend appeal, earnings resilience, and relative value versus peers like Chevron. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): Graham Stephan Might Have Moved On, But Core Thesis Remains Intact
• Neutral Sentiment: Some recent coverage is mixed on valuation, with one note calling ExxonMobil overvalued despite its strong assets, which may limit upside if oil prices cool. Exxon Mobil: Overvalued Despite Impressive Assets
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group trimmed its FY2026 EPS estimate for ExxonMobil, signaling slightly softer earnings expectations even though the broader consensus remains well above the revised figure. ExxonMobil stock page and analyst update

ExxonMobil Stock Down 3.8%

XOM opened at $156.44 on Thursday. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $101.18 and a 12 month high of $176.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.77. The stock has a market cap of $648.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.38, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 0.19. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $155.58 and its 200 day moving average price is $138.55.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.18. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 7.57%.The firm had revenue of $83.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $81.13 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.49 earnings per share for the current year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The company 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 dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 69.48%.

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.