Rep. Matthew Robert Van Epps Sells ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Stock

Representative Matthew Robert Van Epps (Republican-Tennessee) recently sold shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). In a filing disclosed on June 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in ExxonMobil stock on June 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “SCHWAB ONE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Matthew Robert Van Epps also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) on 6/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) on 6/16/2026.

ExxonMobil Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:XOM traded down $0.06 during trading on Thursday, reaching $136.84. The stock had a trading volume of 2,450,673 shares, compared to its average volume of 20,430,813. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $105.53 and a 52 week high of $176.41. 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 fifty day moving average is $149.08 and its 200 day moving average is $143.87. The stock has a market cap of $567.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.06, a P/E/G ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.16.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last announced its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.18. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 7.57% and a return on equity of 10.24%. The business had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $81.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.76 earnings per share. ExxonMobil’s quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts forecast that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th were given a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is 69.48%.

Key ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in ExxonMobil’s favor, allowing XOM to continue pursuing compensation from Cuba over assets seized in 1960, which could strengthen the company’s long-running legal claim and support sentiment. Reuters: US Supreme Court boosts Exxon’s bid to get compensation from Cuba
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted ExxonMobil’s upstream business as well-positioned at current oil prices, citing production growth from the Permian Basin and Guyana as potential earnings tailwinds. Zacks: Can ExxonMobil’s Upstream Business Thrive at Current Oil Prices?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles noted ExxonMobil as a defensive, dividend-paying energy name that may hold up better if the broader market weakens, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. Yahoo Finance: Costco, Exxon, and 17 Other Winners if the Market Drops
• Negative Sentiment: ExxonMobil shares underperformed the broader market in the latest session, reflecting pressure on the stock despite the company-specific legal news. Zacks: Exxon Mobil (XOM) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Energy stocks came under pressure after crude oil fell to its lowest level since the start of the Iran conflict, a move that can weigh on ExxonMobil’s near-term earnings expectations. Yahoo Finance: NOV and Transocean Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
• Negative Sentiment: President Trump said the DOJ is probing ExxonMobil and other oil companies over elevated natural gas prices, adding regulatory uncertainty for the sector. Reuters: Trump says Exxon, Chevron among firms probed as part of surge in gas prices

Analysts Set New Price Targets

XOM has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Mizuho boosted their price objective on ExxonMobil from $159.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. UBS Group lifted their target price on ExxonMobil from $171.00 to $174.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Barclays increased their price target on ExxonMobil from $163.00 to $182.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on ExxonMobil from $178.00 to $184.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Piper Sandler cut their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $186.00 to $182.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, ExxonMobil currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $165.70.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of XOM. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its position in ExxonMobil by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 75,152,366 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $9,043,836,000 after buying an additional 1,457,560 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in ExxonMobil during the 4th quarter worth about $7,625,063,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its position in ExxonMobil by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 46,605,353 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $5,608,488,000 after purchasing an additional 531,362 shares during the period. Northern Trust Corp raised its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 44,026,019 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,963,934,000 after buying an additional 445,283 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,366,655,000 after buying an additional 2,660,910 shares during the period. 61.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Van Epps

Matthew Robert Van Epps (born March 29, 1983) is an American politician and former Army officer serving as the U.S representative for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district since December 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in the 2025 special election. He previously served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services from 2024 to 2025. He was sworn in on December 4, 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.