ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Shares Acquired by MUFG Securities EMEA plc

MUFG Securities EMEA plc grew its stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 619.1% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 586,785 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 505,184 shares during the period. ExxonMobil accounts for about 0.8% of MUFG Securities EMEA plc’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest holding. MUFG Securities EMEA plc’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $70,614,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of XOM. Eagle Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 15.3% in the 1st quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 2,836 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $337,000 after acquiring an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 1st quarter worth $305,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,237 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,211,000 after acquiring an additional 207 shares during the last quarter. United Bank increased its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 2.8% in 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 during 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 worth $3,957,000 after acquiring an additional 5,443 shares during the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on XOM shares. Zacks Research downgraded ExxonMobil from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on ExxonMobil from $178.00 to $184.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on ExxonMobil from $172.00 to $171.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 17th. UBS Group raised their price objective on ExxonMobil from $171.00 to $174.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $165.55.

ExxonMobil Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $145.42 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $155.03 and a 200 day moving average price of $140.15. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $602.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.52, a PEG ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 0.19. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12-month low of $101.18 and a 12-month 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, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $81.13 billion. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 7.57%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.76 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.49 EPS for the current year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

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. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is currently 69.48%.

Key Stories Impacting ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Exxon executives warned that global oil inventories are nearing dangerously low levels, suggesting a potential price spike in crude if supply tightens further. That backdrop is supportive for ExxonMobil because higher oil prices can lift upstream earnings and cash flow. Exxon warns oil inventories will hit dangerously low levels in weeks, forcing prices to shoot higher
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price outlooks and lifted its price target on ExxonMobil, reinforcing a constructive view on the stock if energy prices stay firm. Mizuho Increases 2026 and 2027 Oil Price Outlooks, Lifts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Target
• Positive Sentiment: Exxon’s strong balance sheet was highlighted as a major advantage, giving the company flexibility to weather volatility, fund acquisitions, and sustain shareholder returns. Why ExxonMobil’s Strong Balance Sheet Matters for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Exxon remains a heavily watched stock, with new articles focusing on its long-term prospects, including Guyana growth plans and conference commentary. These pieces are informative but don’t add an immediate catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Energy shares moved lower late Friday as the broader sector weakened, and oil prices slipped below $89 amid easing geopolitical fears and talk of Iran negotiations, which can pressure ExxonMobil’s near-term earnings outlook. Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late Afternoon
• Negative Sentiment: Trump’s refusal to ease Iran sanctions and the associated drop in oil prices weighed on the energy complex, limiting support for ExxonMobil despite the company’s longer-term supply optimism. Trump Holds the Line on Iran: No Sanctions Relief as Oil Slides Below $89

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other ExxonMobil news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 2,150 shares of ExxonMobil stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $157.82, for a total value of $339,313.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 18,204 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,872,955.28. The trade was a 10.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

ExxonMobil Company Profile

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.