Sen. John Boozman Buys Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Shares

Posted by Alanna Baker on Feb 21st, 2026

Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) recently bought shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). In a filing disclosed on February 15th, the Senator disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Exxon Mobil stock on January 8th.

Senator John Boozman also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) on 1/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 1/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) on 1/29/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW) on 1/29/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) on 1/29/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) on 1/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) on 1/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) on 1/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) on 1/26/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 1/26/2026.

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $147.12 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $132.29 and a 200-day moving average price of $120.05. The company has a market cap of $613.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 15.66 and a beta of 0.39. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $97.80 and a 12 month high of $156.93.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.08. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The company had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $77.98 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.67 EPS. Exxon Mobil’s revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 EPS for the current year.

Exxon Mobil Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 12th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is 61.58%.

Exxon Mobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:

Positive Sentiment: Exxon is accelerating carbon capture (second CCS site in Louisiana), supporting its low‑carbon credentials and potential access to new low‑carbon markets and offtake. This can improve long‑term demand visibility and ESG positioning. Here’s How XOM Is Scaling Up Its CCS Footprint to Reduce Emissions
Positive Sentiment: Guyana exploration update: Exxon is continuing work to quantify gas resources at the Stabroek Block — a meaningful potential source of long‑life gas volumes that could underpin LNG/chemical feedstock growth. Exxon working to determine gas resource at Stabroek Block, Guyana minister says
Positive Sentiment: End‑market tailwinds: reports highlight expanding polyethylene demand (packaging, automotive, construction) and a growing industrial‑robotics lubricants market where Exxon is a named player — both support downstream/chemical margins and aftermarket product demand. United States Polyethylene Industry Report 2025 Industrial Robotics Lubricants Market Size
Positive Sentiment: Near‑term oil price support from Middle East tensions is boosting energy sector sentiment, which typically helps major integrated producers’ revenues and cash flow. Trump And Iran Put Oil Prices Near Six-Month Highs
Neutral Sentiment: An analyst piece examines Exxon’s shifting geopolitical and LNG exposure — useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst; implications depend on project timelines and contracting. What Exxon Mobil (XOM)’s Shifting Geopolitical and LNG Exposure Means For Shareholders
Neutral Sentiment: Forbes review explains factors behind Exxon’s ~50% rally — helpful for understanding past momentum (energy cycle, buybacks, dividends) but also highlights why some investors may be locking in gains. What Fueled Exxon Mobil’s 50% Run?
Negative Sentiment: Valuation and long‑term growth trade‑offs: coverage flags concerns about stretched valuation after the rally and the risk/reward of pushing long‑term oil growth projects vs. returns — a key reason for profit‑taking pressure. Exxon Mobil Weighs Long Term Oil Growth Against Valuation And Risk

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Exxon Mobil news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total value of $698,750.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,295,864. This trade represents a 17.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders sold a total of 14,230 shares of company stock valued at $1,888,421 over the last 90 days. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on XOM shares. Citigroup boosted their target price on Exxon Mobil from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $155.00 price target on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $171.00 target price on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Exxon Mobil from $137.00 to $134.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $140.59.

View Our Latest Analysis on Exxon Mobil

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Exxon Mobil

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of XOM. Berbice Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Exxon Mobil in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 456.1% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC bought a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil in the fourth quarter worth $32,000. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Senator Boozman

John Boozman (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Arkansas. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Boozman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Arkansas. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Boozman won re-election in 2016. He faced Democrat Conner Eldridge, Libertarian Frank Gilbert, and write-in candidate Jason Tate in the general election. Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race was rated as safely Republican in 2016. Boozman began his political career in the U.S. House. He won a special election in 2001 and served in that position until his election to the Senate in 2010. Prior to his political career, Boozman worked as an optometrist. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Boozman is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills. Below is an abbreviated outline of Boozman’s academic, professional, and political career: 2011-Present: U.S. Senator from Arkansas 2001-2011: U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1977: Graduated from Southern College of Optometry

Exxon Mobil Company Profile

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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.