Darrin Talley Sells 5,000 Shares of Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) VP Darrin Talley sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total transaction of $698,750.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,295,864. The trade was a 17.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Exxon Mobil Stock Up 3.9%

Shares of XOM traded up $5.42 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $143.82. 37,568,961 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 21,341,180. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15. The company has a market cap of $606.51 billion, a PE ratio of 21.50, a PEG ratio of 14.93 and a beta of 0.39. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $123.25 and its 200-day moving average is $116.34. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $97.80 and a 52 week high of $145.01.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The company had revenue of $82.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $77.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.67 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 12th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is 61.58%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Exxon Mobil from $137.00 to $134.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Piper Sandler reduced their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $144.00 to $142.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $158.00 to $156.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Exxon Mobil currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $139.19.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Exxon Mobil

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Eagle Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil 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 in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil in the 1st quarter valued at about $305,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 1.9% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,237 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,211,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. 25 LLC raised its position in Exxon Mobil by 10.4% in the 2nd quarter. 25 LLC now owns 2,673 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $288,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Abacus Planning Group Inc. boosted its position in Exxon Mobil by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc. now owns 17,359 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,871,000 after buying an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Exxon Mobil

Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and operational drivers: Exxon reported a Q4 beat with revenue and EPS strength driven by Permian and Guyana production, which underpins near-term cash flow and the valuation re-check by analysts. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Valuation Check After Q4 Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade/price-target lift: TD Cowen raised its price target to $145 and kept a buy rating, signaling incremental upside from current levels. TD Cowen price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo remains constructive: Wells Fargo kept an overweight rating and a $156 target after Q4, suggesting continued analyst confidence in upside from earnings execution. Wells Fargo target update
• Positive Sentiment: Value narrative: Analysts and commentators highlight Exxon as a value/dividend play even amid an oil rout, which can attract income-focused investors. Exxon Mobil: Strong Value Despite Oil Rout
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups and coverage: Several analyst insight pieces recap company fundamentals and sector positioning without a clear directional call; useful for context but not immediate catalysts. Analysts Offer Insights (Globe & Mail)
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor interest/visibility: Zacks notes XOM is a trending stock on its platform — increased attention can amplify moves but doesn’t guarantee direction. Zacks trending stock note
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term execution view: Morningstar coverage highlights continued execution and progress toward 2030 targets — relevant for strategic holders but less of an immediate price driver. Morningstar: earnings & 2030 targets
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane downgrade: BNP Paribas cut XOM from Neutral to Underperform with a $125 price target, flagging downside risk relative to current levels and adding selling pressure. BNP Paribas downgrade (The Fly)

Exxon Mobil Company Profile

Exxon Mobil 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.