Perigon Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 10.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 128,067 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,262 shares during the quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $14,440,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 0.3% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 431,058,875 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $46,468,147,000 after purchasing an additional 1,111,231 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 96,307,931 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $10,345,132,000 after buying an additional 342,967 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil in the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,163,719,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 46,598,313 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $5,023,298,000 after acquiring an additional 1,274,860 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its position in Exxon Mobil by 3.5% during the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 33,500,304 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $3,611,553,000 after acquiring an additional 1,126,912 shares during the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Exxon Mobil Trading Up 0.4%
NYSE XOM opened at $120.98 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $510.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.58, a P/E/G ratio of 7.58 and a beta of 0.38. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $97.80 and a 12 month high of $121.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The company has a 50-day moving average of $116.98 and a 200-day moving average of $113.39.
Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 14th were paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 14th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. This is a boost from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is presently 59.88%.
Insider Activity at Exxon Mobil
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total value of $351,570.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 28,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,349,758.96. This trade represents a 9.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms have recently commented on XOM. BNP Paribas upgraded shares of Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $156.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $141.00 to $144.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.45.
More Exxon Mobil News
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Shares hit a new 52-week high as investor confidence rebounded despite a large drop in oil prices — the market appears rewarding Exxon for scale, cash returns and perceived resilience. Why Exxon Mobil Stock Just Hit a New 52-Week High While Oil Prices Tanked 20%
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights Exxon as a high-yield blue-chip energy pick for 2026, underscoring its dividend reliability and appeal to income investors amid volatile oil. Big Energy Equals Big Dependable Dividends: 5 High-Yield Blue Chips to Buy for 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Exxon is investing in AI and digital tools (alongside peers) to cut costs and improve returns — a structural efficiency story that supports margins if executed. Which Oil and Gas Stocks Are Best Positioned for AI Adoption
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on “long-cycle energy coordination” and sector dynamics suggests macro and capital-allocation trends are supporting large integrated producers, but impacts are gradual and policy-dependent. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) s&p 500 today Shows Long-Cycle Energy Coordination
- Negative Sentiment: Deep-dive analysis warns Exxon, despite low-cost advantages, remains exposed to a structural oil oversupply and sustained weak crude that could hit upstream margins and overall earnings. Exxon Mobil: A Low-Cost Leader Still Vulnerable To A Structural Oil Oversupply
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst notes question whether Exxon can fully insulate earnings from ongoing weakness in oil prices given upstream exposure — a risk if crude stays below $60/barrel. Can ExxonMobil Sail Through the Ongoing Weakness in Oil Prices?
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.
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