Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Price Down 1.6% – Time to Sell?

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) shares traded down 1.6% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $145.15 and last traded at $146.01. 19,681,011 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 8% from the average session volume of 21,454,039 shares. The stock had previously closed at $148.45.

Exxon Mobil News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Exxon says it is accelerating plans to develop natural gas in Guyana, which could meaningfully expand long‑term production, LNG/gas optionality and upstream cash flow if execution stays on schedule. Exxon committed to moving fast to develop gas in Guyana, executive says
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reaffirmed its buy rating on XOM, a vote of confidence from a well‑followed house that can support investor sentiment and limit downside from negative news. Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Exxon Mobil (XOM)
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank expresses a constructive view on Exxon’s FY2026 earnings outlook, suggesting upside to consensus estimates that could support the stock if results/guide beat expectations. Scotiabank Has Positive View of Exxon Mobil FY2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Options market activity shows notable positioning around near‑term strikes — indicating hedging and some speculative flows, but not a clear directional trade; could increase short‑term volatility without signaling a sustained move. What the Options Market Tells Us About Exxon Mobil
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage highlights mixed valuation signals — some metrics point to attractive yield/earnings power while longer‑term return projections look muted, making valuation a split case for new buyers. Assessing Exxon Mobil (XOM) Valuation As Mixed Signals Emerge On Long Term Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Management access: Exxon will be represented at the Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference (March 3). The event could provide fresh guidance or clarification on strategy — a potential catalyst depending on commentary. ExxonMobil to Speak at Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated retail/investor attention (Zacks coverage and media mention) can increase intraday volume and swings, but doesn’t on its own dictate fundamentals. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader retail articles on income stocks mention the sector’s appeal; these can support longer‑term investor interest in integrated oil names but are not a direct near‑term catalyst. Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now
• Negative Sentiment: The Federal Court of Australia fined Mobil Oil Australia A$16 million (~$11.3M) for misleading fuel claims — a reputational and modest financial hit that adds regulatory/legal risk in regional markets. Australian court fines Exxon’s local petrol brand $11.3 million for misleading claims
• Negative Sentiment: Street target updates show some analysts trimming price targets (example: ~$140.6 target), which sits below recent trading levels and may cap near‑term upside or contribute to downward pressure. Brokerages Set Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Target Price at $140.59

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on XOM shares. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $140.59.

Exxon Mobil Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $615.75 billion, a PE ratio of 21.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 15.40 and a beta of 0.39. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $129.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $119.08.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $82.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. Exxon Mobil had a net margin of 8.68% and a return on equity of 11.21%. The company’s revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.67 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Exxon Mobil

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total transaction of $698,750.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,295,864. This trade represents a 17.49% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 14,230 shares of company stock valued at $1,888,421. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Exxon Mobil

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Berbice Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Exxon Mobil during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Exxon Mobil in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 456.1% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.