ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) Upgraded by BNP Paribas Exane to Hold Rating

BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on XOM. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Mizuho increased their target price on ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Zacks Research raised ExxonMobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Bank of America upped their price objective on ExxonMobil from $135.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, ExxonMobil presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.15.

ExxonMobil Stock Performance

XOM stock opened at $146.50 on Friday. ExxonMobil has a 1-year low of $101.18 and a 1-year high of $176.41. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $154.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $132.59. The firm has a market cap of $608.95 billion, a PE ratio of 21.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 0.29. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.08. ExxonMobil 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 analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.67 earnings per share. ExxonMobil’s revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that ExxonMobil will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were paid a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 61.58%.

Insider Buying and Selling at ExxonMobil

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total transaction of $698,750.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,295,864. This represents a 17.49% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 11,460 shares of company stock worth $1,687,854. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of ExxonMobil

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. ICW Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in ExxonMobil by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. ICW Investment Advisors LLC now owns 25,286 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $3,043,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Swisher Financial Concepts Inc. raised its stake in ExxonMobil by 0.3% in the first quarter. Swisher Financial Concepts Inc. now owns 27,402 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,649,000 after buying an additional 69 shares during the period. Fortis Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Fortis Capital Management LLC now owns 3,603 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $434,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Peoples Bank OH lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.5% in the fourth 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Paulson Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. now owns 7,368 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $887,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

ExxonMobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Permian growth supports long‑term cash flow: Exxon is reporting record Permian output and has a target of ~2.5 Mboe/d by 2030, which underpins future earnings and free cash flow generation. Will ExxonMobil Leverage the Permian Basin for Long-Term Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts say the company remains well positioned: coverage notes that while shares are falling with oil, Exxon’s scale, balance sheet and integrated operations leave it better placed for long‑term gains. Exxon and Chevron Stocks Are Dropping. They’re in Better Shape Than They Look.
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings: Exxon will report Q1 results on May 1 — a scheduled event that could re‑focus investors on fundamentals and cash flow rather than short‑term oil moves. ExxonMobil to Release First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and strategic moves remain under review: recent commentary highlights Exxon’s large market cap, diversified operations and continued investments in lower‑emission projects — factors that may temper volatility over time. A Look At Exxon Mobil (XOM) Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Oil price collapse drove sector sell‑off: easing geopolitical risk — including comments that transit was “completely open” and reports of a cease‑fire — triggered a sharp fall in crude, which hit energy stocks broadly and pressured XOM. Why Is Exxon Mobil Stock Dropping Friday? Oil Sell-Off Hits Energy Names
• Negative Sentiment: Golden Pass LNG offer withdrawn: Exxon pulled offers to sell two initial LNG cargoes from the Golden Pass export plant, a move that could signal marketing/startup timing issues and adds a near‑term selling catalyst for the stock. Exxon withdraws offer to sell two initial Golden Pass LNG cargoes, sources say
• Negative Sentiment: Market narrative shifting as Middle East tensions ebb: commentary that the Iran conflict may be winding down reduced the “risk premium” in oil, increasing volatility and prompting profit‑taking in recently strong energy names. Why ExxonMobil Stock Dropped on Friday

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil 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.