ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has received a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twenty-three research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $163.2857.

A number of brokerages have issued reports on XOM. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on ExxonMobil from $171.00 to $168.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Piper Sandler started coverage on ExxonMobil in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $158.00 target price for the company. Scotiabank boosted their target price on ExxonMobil from $128.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 price target on ExxonMobil and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th.

ExxonMobil Price Performance

XOM stock opened at $159.76 on Thursday. ExxonMobil has a 52 week low of $105.67 and a 52 week high of $176.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $662.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 0.17. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $146.67 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $150.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $3.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.56 by ($0.04). The business had revenue of $114.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.94 billion. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 13.14% and a net margin of 8.88%.During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.64 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that ExxonMobil will post 12.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be issued a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 53.02%.

Institutional Trading of ExxonMobil

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.1% during the second quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC now owns 392,100 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $53,608,000 after buying an additional 4,210 shares during the period. Stiles Financial Services Inc raised its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.6% in the second quarter. Stiles Financial Services Inc now owns 19,809 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,708,000 after buying an additional 308 shares during the period. GQG Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 153.3% during the 2nd quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 16,877,523 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,307,497,000 after acquiring an additional 10,214,420 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle West Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in ExxonMobil during the 2nd quarter valued at $2,547,000. Finally, Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC grew its position in ExxonMobil by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC now owns 60,671 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $8,295,000 after acquiring an additional 3,144 shares during the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ExxonMobil News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Renewed fears of oil-supply disruptions are supporting ExxonMobil because its record Permian Basin production gives it significant exposure to potentially higher crude prices. Exxon Stock Jumps 3.3% as Oil Supply Fears Return
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil’s second-quarter results showed strong cash generation, including $14.5 billion of net income and $9.4 billion returned through dividends and repurchases. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 and is pursuing a large, multiyear buyback program, reinforcing its income and capital-return appeal. Will ExxonMobil’s Q2 Profit Surge and Massive Buybacks Reshape Its Capital Allocation Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused investors continue to view ExxonMobil as an attractive source of income. Despite a quarterly earnings shortfall, the company generated substantial cash flow, improving confidence in dividend sustainability. Exxon’s Profit Missed. So Why Is the Dividend Getting Stronger?
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages currently assign ExxonMobil a consensus “Hold” rating, suggesting analysts see a balanced risk-reward profile after the stock’s recent advance. ExxonMobil Receives Consensus Rating of Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank trimmed its fiscal 2027 earnings estimate to $10.97 per share from $11.00, remaining below the broader consensus estimate of $12.34. The modest cut signals caution about future earnings growth. ExxonMobil Earnings Estimate Update
• Negative Sentiment: President Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron for making “too much money” amid high fuel prices. Although no specific policy action was announced, the comments raise the risk of political scrutiny, windfall-tax proposals, or other pressure on major oil companies. ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Trump Attacks the Oil Giants
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.52 per share missed analyst expectations, keeping near-term concerns about operating performance in focus despite substantially higher year-over-year profits. Exxon’s Profit Missed

About ExxonMobil

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.