Piper Sandler Issues Positive Forecast for Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Price

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) had its price target lifted by research analysts at Piper Sandler from $145.00 to $186.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the oil and gas company’s stock. Piper Sandler’s target price indicates a potential upside of 20.53% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on XOM. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $155.00 price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Zacks Research raised shares of Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $118.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $171.00 price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $146.00.

Exxon Mobil Stock Up 1.8%

XOM stock traded up $2.74 during trading on Thursday, reaching $154.32. The stock had a trading volume of 8,335,059 shares, compared to its average volume of 20,984,701. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $642.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 0.35. Exxon Mobil has a one year low of $97.80 and a one year high of $159.60. The company’s 50 day moving average is $140.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is $124.07.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total value of $698,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,295,864. The trade was a 17.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 16,380 shares of company stock valued at $2,227,734. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Exxon Mobil

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in XOM. ICW Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. ICW Investment Advisors LLC now owns 25,286 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,043,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Fortis Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Exxon Mobil by 2.0% in the 4th quarter. Fortis Capital Management LLC now owns 3,603 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $434,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the period. Peoples Bank OH grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Peoples Bank OH now owns 14,993 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,804,000 after buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. now owns 7,368 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $887,000 after buying an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Peirce Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 4,292 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $516,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Exxon Mobil

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

• Positive Sentiment: Heightened Middle East supply risk — Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz “must remain closed as a tool to pressure the enemy,” keeping near-term oil-supply disruption risk elevated, which supports higher crude prices and benefits integrated producers like Exxon. Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as ‘tool to pressure enemy,’ Iran’s new supreme leader says
• Positive Sentiment: Industry warning of severe disruption — Saudi Aramco’s CEO warned an Iran war would have “catastrophic consequences” for oil markets, supporting risk premia in oil prices that lift Exxon’s upstream margins and cash flow. Saudi Aramco CEO Warns “Iran war will have ‘catastrophic consequences’ for global oil market”
• Positive Sentiment: Company guidance supports upside — Exxon presented a plan targeting ~13% compound annual earnings growth through 2030 at the Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference, signaling sustained cash-flow growth to fund buybacks, capex and the dividend. That outlook underpins investor confidence. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Targets 13% Earnings Growth Through 2030
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial execution — Reuters-sourced reports show Exxon arranging its first Gulf Coast gasoline shipment to Australia (~300,000 barrels), demonstrating global refining/trading flexibility and commercial upside for refined-product margins. Exxon (XOM) To Take Its First Fuel Supply From the US Gulf Coast To Australia, According To Sources
• Positive Sentiment: Short-interest decline & options activity — Large drop in short interest and a recent surge in options flow suggest reduced bearish pressure and elevated investor positioning around XOM. This technical backdrop can amplify rallies. Spotlight on Exxon Mobil: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate move could affect valuation — Exxon’s planned legal domiciling move from New Jersey to Texas was reported; this may have governance and tax/filing implications that investors will monitor but shouldn’t change near-term fundamentals. Exxon Mobil Texas Domicile Move And What It May Mean For Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate continues — Analysts and commentators note a strong multi-quarter rally (~40% from lows) and premium multiples; investors are weighing high cash flows versus stretched valuation. What Fueled The 40% Rally In XOM Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Policy risk — President Trump said he would tap the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower energy costs, which could cap crude/gas prices and blunt some near-term upside to Exxon’s earnings if implemented at scale. Iran war: Trump says he’ll tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to cut energy costs
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term market swings — Energy-sector intraday volatility and occasional pullbacks have led to days where XOM underperforms the market; investors should expect volatility tied to geopolitical headlines and policy moves. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

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.