Tema ETFs LLC Raises Position in ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Tema ETFs LLC grew its stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 10.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 67,425 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,525 shares during the period. Tema ETFs LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $9,218,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Eagle Capital Management LLC increased its position in ExxonMobil by 15.3% during the first quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 2,836 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $337,000 after acquiring an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 1st quarter worth about $305,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,237 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,211,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares during the period. United Bank boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 21,821 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,352,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 17.4% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 36,710 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,957,000 after buying an additional 5,443 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

ExxonMobil Trading Down 0.0%

XOM opened at $159.78 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The firm has a market cap of $662.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.56, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 0.17. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $105.67 and a 12 month high of $176.41. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $146.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $150.03.

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

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio is presently 53.02%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on XOM shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on ExxonMobil from $195.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on ExxonMobil from $155.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Freedom Capital raised shares of ExxonMobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of ExxonMobil from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $163.00 to $182.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $163.29.

Key ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil’s record Permian production gives it significant leverage to higher crude prices as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East supply disruptions supports oil. Brent crude was recently reported near $89 per barrel after rebounding from early-July lows. Exxon Stock Jumps 3.3% as Oil Supply Fears Return
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter results showed sharply improved profitability, with net income of approximately $14.5 billion, operating cash flow of $23.6 billion and free cash flow of $17.2 billion. Production also reached records in the Permian and diesel operations, reinforcing the company’s operating momentum. ExxonMobil gains as strong quarterly results and higher oil prices bolster sentiment
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil returned $9.4 billion to shareholders during the quarter through $4.3 billion of dividends and $5.1 billion of share repurchases. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03, supporting its appeal to income-focused investors. Exxon Handed Shareholders $9.4 Billion in One Quarter
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating, while recently reported price targets range from $154 to $182, indicating upside potential for some investors but limited conviction across Wall Street. ExxonMobil Receives Consensus Rating of Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted earnings of $3.52 per share fell slightly short of analyst expectations, despite rising substantially from the prior year. The miss could restrain near-term gains if oil prices weaken or refining margins deteriorate. Exxon’s Profit Missed. So Why Is the Dividend Getting Stronger?
• Negative Sentiment: President Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron for making “too much money” amid high fuel prices, creating a political risk that could lead to calls for increased regulation, taxes or other measures affecting oil producers. ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Trump Attacks the Oil Giants

ExxonMobil 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.