Permanent Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 8,160 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $920,000.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $6,163,719,000. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil in the second quarter worth $607,621,000. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in Exxon Mobil by 150.2% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 7,602,601 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $819,560,000 after purchasing an additional 4,563,707 shares during the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 200.7% during the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 2,014,446 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $217,162,000 after purchasing an additional 4,015,099 shares during the period. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 10,809.8% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,095,106 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $333,652,000 after buying an additional 3,066,736 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Exxon Mobil News Summary
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?
Exxon Mobil Stock Up 0.4%
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, June 17th. The oil and gas company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.22% and a net margin of 8.99%.The company had revenue of $57.55 billion for the quarter. As a group, research analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 EPS for the current year.
Exxon Mobil Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th were given a dividend of $1.03 per share. This is a positive change from Exxon Mobil’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.99. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 14th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Exxon Mobil’s payout ratio is presently 59.88%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms recently weighed in on XOM. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Scotiabank reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $137.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on Exxon Mobil from $146.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Exxon Mobil currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $129.45.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Exxon Mobil
Insider Buying and Selling at Exxon Mobil
In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total value of $351,570.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 28,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,349,758.96. This trade represents a 9.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Exxon Mobil Profile
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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