Rep. Matthew Robert Van Epps Unloads ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Shares

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 Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE XOM traded up $0.24 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $137.14. 5,743,262 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 20,462,770. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $105.53 and a 52 week high of $176.41. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $149.08 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $143.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $568.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.16.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $81.13 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.86 EPS for the current year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ExxonMobil

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the fourth quarter worth about $7,625,063,000. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil in the 1st quarter worth approximately $965,932,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil in the 1st quarter worth approximately $766,345,000. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position 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 worth $4,366,655,000 after buying an additional 2,660,910 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV increased its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 218.4% during the third quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 1,380,899 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $155,696,000 after buying an additional 2,546,791 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently issued reports on XOM shares. 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. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of ExxonMobil from $172.00 to $171.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 17th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $178.00 to $184.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price objective on ExxonMobil from $159.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $165.70.

Key Headlines Impacting ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in ExxonMobil’s favor in a long-running Cuba confiscation case, allowing XOM to pursue compensation over assets seized decades ago. While the financial impact is uncertain, the decision removes a legal hurdle and is a symbolic win for the company. Court rules for Exxon Mobil in Cuban confiscation case
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil also received a boost in investor sentiment from articles highlighting its upstream strength, with analysts pointing to Permian Basin and Guyana production as support for earnings if oil prices remain firm. Can ExxonMobil’s Upstream Business Thrive at Current Oil Prices?
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil was recognized by supplier Evolution Well Services with a Supplier Excellence Award, reinforcing confidence in the company’s Permian operations and vendor relationships. Evolution Well Services Honored with Supplier Excellence Award
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market coverage noted that energy stocks were mixed and that Wall Street closed lower in the sector, which may be contributing to general pressure on XOM without pointing to a company-specific problem. Sector Update: Energy Stocks Higher Tuesday Afternoon
• Neutral Sentiment: News also highlighted ExxonMobil as a possible defensive stock if markets weaken, which supports the stock’s longer-term appeal but is not an immediate catalyst. Costco, Exxon, and 17 More Winners if the Market Drops
• Negative Sentiment: Oil prices weakened as markets digested easing Middle East supply risks, and that drop weighed on energy shares, including XOM. Lower crude prices can pressure ExxonMobil’s upstream earnings outlook. NOV and Transocean Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
• Negative Sentiment: President Trump said the DOJ is investigating ExxonMobil and other oil companies over elevated natural gas prices, adding regulatory overhang and potential headline risk for the stock. Trump says Exxon, Chevron among firms probed as part of surge in gas prices

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.

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.