ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Shares Purchased by QRG Capital Management Inc.

QRG Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 7.9% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 601,093 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 44,093 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil comprises 0.8% of QRG Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest position. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $72,336,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in XOM. Eagle Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 15.3% in the first quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 2,836 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $337,000 after buying an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil during the first quarter worth $305,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in ExxonMobil by 1.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,237 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,211,000 after buying an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. United Bank boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 21,821 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,352,000 after acquiring an additional 600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 17.4% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 36,710 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,957,000 after purchasing an additional 5,443 shares in the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ExxonMobil Price Performance

NYSE:XOM opened at $154.90 on Wednesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $155.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $135.55. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $643.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.12, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 0.19. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $101.18 and a 52 week high of $176.41.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.18. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 7.57% and a return on equity of 10.24%. The firm had revenue of $83.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $81.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. ExxonMobil’s revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.14 EPS for the current year.

ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is presently 69.48%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently commented on XOM. UBS Group boosted their price objective on ExxonMobil from $171.00 to $174.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.70.

More ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — Exxon posted adjusted EPS above estimates and revenue ahead of consensus, with Permian and Guyana contributions and cost savings cited as drivers that help free cash flow and support buybacks/dividends. XOM Q1 Deep Dive
• Positive Sentiment: Faster reservoir analysis via AI in Guyana could speed project cycle times and lift near‑term production optionality — a potential multi-quarter catalyst for volumes and cash generation. Exxon using AI for faster analysis
• Positive Sentiment: RBC reaffirmed a sector‑perform rating and set a $180 price target — an analyst endorsement that suggests upside from current levels and can attract income/valuation‑oriented investors. Benzinga – RBC rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst fair‑value and narrative shifts: some models nudged Exxon’s fair value slightly higher as analysts reassess oil price assumptions and cash‑flow outlooks — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. How The Exxon Mobil Narrative Is Shifting
• Neutral Sentiment: Stock is a trending name on retail/analysis sites — increased attention can amplify moves but also raise volatility. Exxon trending article
• Negative Sentiment: Headline volatility in reported profits — some coverage notes lower GAAP metrics and derivative/timing effects despite adjusted beats, highlighting earnings noise that can weigh sentiment. Exxon, Chevron profits fall despite oil price surge
• Negative Sentiment: Broader supply/flow developments — reports of large U.S. shipments and export dynamics could blunt oil price upside over time, a headwind for margins if sustained. US Ships 250 Million Barrels

Insider Activity at ExxonMobil

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,230 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.18, for a total transaction of $481,851.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 20,354 shares in the company, valued at $3,036,409.72. This trade represents a 13.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Insiders sold 6,460 shares of company stock worth $989,104 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

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.