Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc. raised its position in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 25.1% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 84,552 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 16,964 shares during the quarter. Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc.’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $10,175,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. ICW Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in ExxonMobil by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. ICW Investment Advisors LLC now owns 25,286 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,043,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Peoples Bank OH lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Peoples Bank OH now owns 14,993 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,804,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. now owns 7,368 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $887,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 4,292 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $516,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Studio Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC now owns 8,698 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,047,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about ExxonMobil
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Energy stocks were highlighted as potential winners after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report, which can lift oil-demand expectations and support ExxonMobil alongside the broader energy sector. Likely Sector ETF & Stock Winners From May Jobs Report
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil’s Coral Norte LNG contract win in Mozambique adds another major LNG project to its portfolio, reinforcing its long-term gas growth strategy and potential cash-flow upside. Exxon Mobil Coral Norte LNG Win And What It Means For Valuation
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon reported $4.67 billion in profit from Guyana operations in 2025, underscoring the importance of this high-growth asset and its contribution to future earnings. Exxon 2025 profit in Guyana totaled $4.67 billion
- Positive Sentiment: The broader energy trade has been firm, with the Energy Select Sector ETF (XLE) up strongly year-to-date, signaling improving investor appetite for oil and gas names like ExxonMobil. Energy Refuses to Quit: XLE Up 29% YTD as Oil Stocks Wake Up
- Neutral Sentiment: News that former Exxon CEO Lee Raymond died at 87 is notable for the company’s history, but it does not appear to have a direct operating impact on ExxonMobil’s near-term fundamentals. Former Exxon CEO Lee Raymond Dies at 87
- Neutral Sentiment: One market note said ExxonMobil underperformed peers despite gains, suggesting relative weakness versus competitors rather than a company-specific negative catalyst. Exxon Mobil Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
ExxonMobil Price Performance
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $81.13 billion. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 7.57%.The firm’s revenue was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.66 EPS for the current year.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th were issued a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio is 69.48%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts have commented on XOM shares. Citigroup increased their price target on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $195.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 11th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 price objective on ExxonMobil and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, TD Cowen cut their price objective on ExxonMobil from $175.00 to $172.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, ExxonMobil currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $165.55.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on XOM
Insider Buying and Selling
In other ExxonMobil news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total value of $167,940.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,662,782. This represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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.
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