Xponance LLC Increases Stock Holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Xponance LLC raised its stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 4.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 589,758 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 26,517 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil accounts for 0.5% of Xponance LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. Xponance LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $70,971,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Berbice Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 456.1% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC purchased a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. purchased a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for ExxonMobil to $11.26 from $10.12, signaling stronger expected profitability. ExxonMobil estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: The firm also lifted its FY2027 EPS estimate to $10.37 from $10.05, adding to the view that earnings remain resilient beyond this year. ExxonMobil estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: Broader energy-market momentum and higher crude prices are supporting integrated oil names like ExxonMobil, which can improve refining and upstream margins. Energy sector strength article
• Neutral Sentiment: Exxon began planned work at its Beaumont, Texas complex, with increased activity and flaring likely representing routine maintenance rather than a material catalyst. Beaumont complex work
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that the head of Exxon’s global trading unit is retiring may prompt some management-watchful investors, but there is no indication yet of a broader business impact. Trading head retirement

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have weighed in on XOM shares. Scotiabank lifted their target price on ExxonMobil from $128.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on ExxonMobil from $172.00 to $171.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Citigroup lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. TD Cowen decreased their price target on ExxonMobil from $175.00 to $172.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $135.00 to $151.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, ExxonMobil currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $165.55.

Insider Transactions at ExxonMobil

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of ExxonMobil stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total transaction of $167,940.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,662,782. The trade was a 5.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

ExxonMobil Stock Down 2.7%

ExxonMobil stock opened at $146.56 on Friday. 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 company has a market cap of $607.47 billion, a PE ratio of 24.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 0.16. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $152.37 and its 200 day moving average price is $142.33.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.18. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 7.57%.The firm had revenue of $83.16 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $81.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.76 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is currently 69.48%.

ExxonMobil 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.