Tempo Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 6,816 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $820,000.
A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Thryve Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in ExxonMobil during the 4th quarter worth $474,000. KW Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the fourth quarter valued at about $255,000. MidFirst Bank acquired a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the 4th quarter worth approximately $3,993,000. DGS Capital Management LLC grew its position in ExxonMobil by 151.4% during the fourth quarter. DGS Capital Management LLC now owns 4,826 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $581,000 after buying an additional 2,906 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Astoria Portfolio Advisors LLC. raised its holdings in ExxonMobil by 14.3% in the 4th quarter. Astoria Portfolio Advisors LLC. now owns 9,621 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,158,000 after acquiring an additional 1,202 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on XOM shares. HSBC raised their target price on ExxonMobil from $135.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, March 20th. Wolfe Research downgraded ExxonMobil from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Citigroup raised their price objective on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Morgan Stanley decreased 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. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded ExxonMobil from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, ExxonMobil currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $165.70.
Key Stories Impacting ExxonMobil
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil’s production has reached its highest level in more than 40 years, supported by aggressive output growth in Guyana, Texas, and Papua New Guinea. Higher volumes at lower costs should support cash flow and investor confidence. Article: Darren Woods’ Game Plan at Exxon Mobil: Produce More Oil for Less Money
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil is expanding its long-term growth pipeline in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, with plans to drill up to 35 new exploration and appraisal wells from 2028 through 2033. This could extend reserve growth and future production. Article: ExxonMobil Advances New Exploration Push in Guyana’s Stabroek Block
- Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil reportedly struck a deal with ZET for South Africa’s first LNG terminal, highlighting continued international LNG expansion efforts. This is strategically constructive, but the near-term stock impact is unclear. Article: ExxonMobil and ZET strike deal for South Africa’s first LNG terminal
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary suggesting ExxonMobil could pursue another megamerger or LNG acquisition may support long-term strategic speculation, but it is not a confirmed catalyst. Article: ExxonMobil Has Its Sights on Its Next Megamerger. Here’s the Oil Stock It Should Buy.
- Negative Sentiment: ExxonMobil shares fell alongside other oil stocks after the U.S. and Iran reached an interim agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions on Tehran’s oil. The deal pressures crude prices, which can reduce upstream earnings for XOM. Article: ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
- Negative Sentiment: Recent market commentary notes ExxonMobil has been under sustained selling pressure over the past days and weeks, reflecting weaker oil prices and a softer sector backdrop. Article: Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Could Be 18.9% Undervalued Despite Recent Pullback
ExxonMobil Stock Up 0.0%
Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $137.84 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $149.98 and a 200 day simple moving average of $143.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.77. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 1 year low of $105.53 and a 1 year high of $176.41. The firm has a market cap of $571.36 billion, a PE ratio of 23.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 0.16.
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.18. The firm 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 company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.76 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.86 EPS for the current year.
ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th were issued a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio is presently 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.
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