SS&H Financial Advisors Inc. Acquires 49,472 Shares of ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

SS&H Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 49,472 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,052,000. ExxonMobil makes up approximately 2.0% of SS&H Financial Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest position.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in ExxonMobil by 5.7% during 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 purchasing an additional 1,540,902 shares during the period. Amundi lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 5.1% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 24,511,156 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $4,158,563,000 after purchasing an additional 1,192,386 shares in the last quarter. GQG Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 153.3% in the second quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 16,877,523 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,307,497,000 after purchasing an additional 10,214,420 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 5.9% in the first quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 12,376,418 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,099,783,000 after purchasing an additional 693,800 shares during the period. Finally, National Pension Service boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.8% in the second quarter. National Pension Service now owns 9,664,021 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,321,265,000 after purchasing an additional 166,268 shares during the period. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ExxonMobil Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $187.03 on Friday. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $112.51 and a 52 week high of $188.50. The company’s 50 day moving average is $167.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $154.35. The company has a market cap of $775.23 billion, a PE ratio of 19.22, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.21. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.12 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $110.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $104.89 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 13.14%. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.88 EPS. Equities analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 13.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective (up from $160.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Monday, September 21st. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $199.00 target price on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Monday, October 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $178.00 price target on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of ExxonMobil from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 24th. Finally, William Blair assumed coverage on shares of ExxonMobil in a research note on Wednesday. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.70.

ExxonMobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations. ExxonMobil reported adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, ahead of the roughly $4.08–$4.12 analyst consensus and well above $1.88 a year earlier. Net income reached approximately $15.4 billion, while revenue also surpassed estimates. ExxonMobil Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Refining was the key profit driver. Record or unusually strong refining margins, particularly for diesel, more than offset weaker upstream results and lifted earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns. Exxon’s refining operations earned more than its oil-production business for the first time in six years. Exxon, Chevron earnings propelled by war-driven refining surge
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder distributions are expanding. ExxonMobil raised its dividend by approximately 3.9%–4% and plans $20 billion in share repurchases during 2027. The company also highlighted production gains from Guyana, Kearl and PNG LNG, supporting its long-term growth profile. ExxonMobil Raises Dividend by 3.9%, Sets $20 Billion 2027 Buyback Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices provided a favorable backdrop. Brent crude approached $120 per barrel as Middle East tensions and other geopolitical disruptions tightened energy markets. Investors also showed bullish positioning through unusually heavy call-option activity.
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said global refining disruptions may not have a quick fix. While this could sustain margins, it also underscores continuing geopolitical and operational uncertainty. The company and Chevron additionally canceled executive travel to a Gulf energy conference because of security concerns. ExxonMobil CEO Sees No Quick Fix for Global Refining Disruptions
• Negative Sentiment: After a powerful rally, XOM offers new investors a substantially lower dividend yield than it did at the start of the year. Its valuation and dependence on elevated, potentially temporary refining margins may limit further upside if oil prices or fuel spreads retreat.

ExxonMobil Company Profile

Exxon Mobil Corporation, doing business as ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Its operations span the energy value chain, from resource development and refining to the marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products.

Through its Energy Products segment, ExxonMobil manufactures and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, and other petroleum-based products. Its Chemical Products business produces petrochemicals, including commodity and performance products used in packaging, automotive components, construction materials, and consumer goods.