Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM Position Reduced by Northeast Investment Management

Northeast Investment Management trimmed its position in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 2.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 173,016 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,147 shares during the period. Northeast Investment Management’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $19,508,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,163,719,000. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 150.2% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 7,602,601 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $819,560,000 after buying an additional 4,563,707 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC grew its position in Exxon Mobil by 200.7% in the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 2,014,446 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $217,162,000 after buying an additional 4,015,099 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 10,809.8% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,095,106 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $333,652,000 after buying an additional 3,066,736 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 119.4% during the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,672,359 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $301,310,000 after acquiring an additional 1,454,308 shares during the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

Shares of XOM opened at $146.01 on Wednesday. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $97.80 and a 52 week high of $156.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15. The company has a market capitalization of $615.75 billion, a PE ratio of 21.83, a PEG ratio of 15.40 and a beta of 0.39. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $130.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $119.33.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. Exxon Mobil had a net margin of 8.68% and a return on equity of 11.21%. The business had revenue of $82.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $77.98 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.67 EPS. Exxon Mobil’s revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be paid a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. Exxon Mobil’s payout ratio is 61.58%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on XOM shares. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $155.00 target price on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, December 29th. BNP Paribas Exane cut shares of Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 target price for the company. in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $137.00 to $134.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Exxon Mobil has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $140.59.

Key Exxon Mobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Exxon says it is accelerating plans to develop natural gas in Guyana, which could meaningfully expand long‑term production, LNG/gas optionality and upstream cash flow if execution stays on schedule. Exxon committed to moving fast to develop gas in Guyana, executive says
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reaffirmed its buy rating on XOM, a vote of confidence from a well‑followed house that can support investor sentiment and limit downside from negative news. Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Exxon Mobil (XOM)
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank expresses a constructive view on Exxon’s FY2026 earnings outlook, suggesting upside to consensus estimates that could support the stock if results/guide beat expectations. Scotiabank Has Positive View of Exxon Mobil FY2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Options market activity shows notable positioning around near‑term strikes — indicating hedging and some speculative flows, but not a clear directional trade; could increase short‑term volatility without signaling a sustained move. What the Options Market Tells Us About Exxon Mobil
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage highlights mixed valuation signals — some metrics point to attractive yield/earnings power while longer‑term return projections look muted, making valuation a split case for new buyers. Assessing Exxon Mobil (XOM) Valuation As Mixed Signals Emerge On Long Term Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Management access: Exxon will be represented at the Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference (March 3). The event could provide fresh guidance or clarification on strategy — a potential catalyst depending on commentary. ExxonMobil to Speak at Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated retail/investor attention (Zacks coverage and media mention) can increase intraday volume and swings, but doesn’t on its own dictate fundamentals. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader retail articles on income stocks mention the sector’s appeal; these can support longer‑term investor interest in integrated oil names but are not a direct near‑term catalyst. Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now
• Negative Sentiment: The Federal Court of Australia fined Mobil Oil Australia A$16 million (~$11.3M) for misleading fuel claims — a reputational and modest financial hit that adds regulatory/legal risk in regional markets. Australian court fines Exxon’s local petrol brand $11.3 million for misleading claims
• Negative Sentiment: Street target updates show some analysts trimming price targets (example: ~$140.6 target), which sits below recent trading levels and may cap near‑term upside or contribute to downward pressure. Brokerages Set Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Target Price at $140.59

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total transaction of $698,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,295,864. The trade was a 17.49% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 14,230 shares of company stock valued at $1,888,421. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil Profile

Exxon Mobil 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.