ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $100,001 and $250,000 in ExxonMobil stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

ExxonMobil Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:XOM traded down $1.18 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $161.34. 9,159,382 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 18,425,426. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $160.16 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $153.77. The company has a market cap of $668.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 0.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.13. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $110.39 and a 52 week high of $176.41.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $3.52 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.56 by ($0.04). The business had revenue of $114.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.94 billion. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 13.14% and a net margin of 8.88%.During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.64 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 12.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th were given a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 53.02%.

Key ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $180 from $168 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm expects strong third-quarter refining earnings, implying meaningful potential upside from recent levels. What’s Going On With ExxonMobil Stock Tuesday?
• Positive Sentiment: WTI crude above $90 per barrel is supporting ExxonMobil’s upstream outlook. Analysts point to the company’s low-cost Permian Basin production and continued oil and gas discoveries in Guyana as potential drivers of cash flow and growth. Are Current Oil Prices High Enough to Fuel ExxonMobil’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil and Chevron are involved in a potential crude, LNG and LPG supply arrangement for Vietnam, which could strengthen regional commercial opportunities. Chevron, ExxonMobil Agree Potential Crude Supply to Vietnam
• Neutral Sentiment: Former ExxonMobil upstream chief Liam Mallon joined The Metals Company’s board to support its seabed-mining strategy. The appointment highlights his industry experience but has no immediate direct financial impact on ExxonMobil. Exxon veteran Liam Mallon joins TMC board ahead of seabed mining push
• Negative Sentiment: Sector-wide selling is weighing on XOM despite favorable commodity fundamentals. Investors are also debating whether the stock’s multiyear rally and current valuation already reflect much of its future cash-flow potential. Can ExxonMobil Holdings Stay Cheap With Cash Flow Growing?
• Negative Sentiment: Legal and governance headlines remain potential overhangs, including a climate-change case involving ExxonMobil and allegations by former executive Sheffield that Exxon launched a campaign against him. Supreme Court Justice Alito will not participate in climate change case

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ExxonMobil

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the fourth quarter worth $7,625,063,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 46,605,353 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $5,608,488,000 after buying an additional 531,362 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in ExxonMobil by 5.7% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 28,364,314 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $4,812,790,000 after buying an additional 1,540,902 shares during the last quarter. Amundi raised its position in ExxonMobil by 5.1% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 24,511,156 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,158,563,000 after acquiring an additional 1,192,386 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its position in ExxonMobil by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 17,367,358 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,089,988,000 after acquiring an additional 577,181 shares in the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on XOM shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded ExxonMobil from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Barclays cut their target price on ExxonMobil from $182.00 to $177.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Bank of America downgraded ExxonMobil from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and upped their target price for the company from $154.00 to $158.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price target (up from $160.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $164.78.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

ExxonMobil Company Profile

Exxon Mobil Corporation, commonly known as ExxonMobil, is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The company also manufactures and markets fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and specialty products used in transportation, industrial and consumer applications.

ExxonMobil operates across the energy value chain through businesses that include upstream oil and natural gas production, refining and fuels marketing, chemical manufacturing, and lower-carbon solutions.