Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 27.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 33,242 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,133 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil comprises 0.9% of Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $4,000,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in XOM. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the 4th quarter worth about $7,625,063,000. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $4,366,655,000 after purchasing an additional 2,660,910 shares in the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 218.4% during the 3rd quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 1,380,899 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $155,696,000 after purchasing an additional 2,546,791 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 105.4% during the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,925,026 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $329,797,000 after purchasing an additional 1,501,235 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pinebridge Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the 4th quarter worth about $138,732,000. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil Price Performance
Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $148.77 on Wednesday. ExxonMobil Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $105.53 and a fifty-two week high of $176.41. The stock has a market cap of $616.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.09, a PEG ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 0.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.04. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $153.25 and its 200 day simple moving average is $141.89.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 69.48%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $172.00 to $171.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Zacks Research cut shares of ExxonMobil from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $135.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective 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. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.55.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on ExxonMobil
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total value of $167,940.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,662,782. This trade represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon won a major EPCIC contract for the Coral Norte LNG project offshore Mozambique, a deal valued at more than €1 billion. The award expands Exxon’s LNG footprint, strengthens its global gas strategy, and could support future cash flow growth. Exxon Mobil Coral Norte LNG Win And What It Means For Valuation
- Positive Sentiment: Oil prices and the broader energy sector have been firm, which can help Exxon’s upstream earnings and improve sentiment toward the stock. Recent reports noted the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has been strong year-to-date, reflecting renewed interest in oil producers. Energy Refuses to Quit: XLE Up 29% YTD as Oil Stocks Wake Up
- Neutral Sentiment: Exxon reported $4.67 billion in profit from its Guyana operations in 2025, a huge contribution that underscores the importance of the asset, but the figure was slightly below the prior year because oil prices were weaker. Exxon 2025 profit in Guyana totaled $4.67 billion
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary suggests investors are actively watching XOM, but some coverage also notes the stock trades at a premium, which may limit near-term upside unless execution and commodity prices improve further. Is XOM Worth Betting on at its Premium Price or Should Investors Wait?
- Negative Sentiment: The Guyana profit headline also highlighted that earnings were slightly lower than the prior year, which may be weighing on sentiment and limiting enthusiasm despite the asset’s strong contribution. Exxon says profit from Guyana operations totaled $4.67B in 2025
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.
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