Exxon Mobil (XOM) Expected to Announce Earnings on Friday

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is anticipated to release its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, January 30th. Analysts expect Exxon Mobil to post earnings of $1.63 per share and revenue of $77.9811 billion for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.72 by $0.16. Exxon Mobil had a net margin of 8.99% and a return on equity of 11.22%. The firm had revenue of $83.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $83.09 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Exxon Mobil to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of XOM stock opened at $137.70 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The firm has a market cap of $580.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.01, a PEG ratio of 8.92 and a beta of 0.37. The company has a 50 day moving average of $121.84 and a 200-day moving average of $115.74. Exxon Mobil has a 12-month low of $97.80 and a 12-month high of $138.01.

Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. This is a positive change from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 14th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is currently 59.88%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have issued reports on XOM. Zacks Research lowered Exxon Mobil from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 1st. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $146.00 to $148.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $156.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.74.

Key Exxon Mobil News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Exxon and BYD deepen hybrid EV collaboration — a new MoU expands joint R&D, standards work and supply‑chain support, reinforcing XOM’s position in low‑carbon fuel/lubricant and hybrid tech markets (partnership seen as strategic for long‑term demand diversification). BYD & ExxonMobil Boost Cooperation in Hybrid EV Innovation
• Positive Sentiment: Reuters also reports the BYD tie‑up — broader confirmation from major media increases credibility and investor interest in the strategic partnership. China’s BYD, Exxon Mobil to deepen hybrid technology partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Exxon advancing carbon capture and low‑carbon initiatives — plans to expand CCS projects along the U.S. Gulf Coast (Texas, Louisiana) and evaluate a low‑carbon data center could support longer‑term emissions targets and access to decarbonization markets. Here’s How XOM Is Using CCS to Cut Emissions & Power Data-Driven World
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterates a buy rating — continued buy support from a major bank lends credibility to the bullish case and may underpin upside sentiment. UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Exxon Mobil (XOM)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews and bullish writeups highlight valuation and dividend support but flag cyclical risks — several pieces argue for a solid long‑term case while noting near‑term exposure to oil price swings. Exxon: Oil Is Everywhere, Energy Isn’t (Earnings Preview)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market expectations ahead of Q4 earnings are mixed — Zacks pieces note refining strength may offset softer upstream results if crude prices remain subdued; Q4 results are a near‑term catalyst. ExxonMobil’s Q4 Earnings on Deck: Should You Stay Invested or Exit?
• Neutral Sentiment: Exploration work: seismic survey offshore Trinidad signals ongoing growth/production optionality, but value will depend on results and timelines. Exxon Advances Trinidad Deepwater Plans as Exploration Work Takes Shape
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target but maintained a neutral rating — the new $135 target sits slightly below current levels, which could cap near‑term upside if other analysts echo a cautious stance. BofA price target update (coverage)

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Exxon Mobil news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total transaction of $351,570.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 28,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,349,758.96. The trade was a 9.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Exxon Mobil

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of XOM. Northern Trust Corp increased its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 44,026,019 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $4,963,934,000 after acquiring an additional 445,283 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 9,317,930 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,050,601,000 after purchasing an additional 197,442 shares during the period. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 4.0% during the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 3,789,502 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $432,754,000 after purchasing an additional 144,063 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 3.4% during the 2nd quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,207,658 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $347,105,000 after purchasing an additional 104,722 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 105.4% in the third 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 during the period. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Exxon Mobil

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.