Core Alternative Capital Buys 4,117 Shares of ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Core Alternative Capital raised its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 6.4% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 68,733 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,117 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil makes up 2.3% of Core Alternative Capital’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. Core Alternative Capital’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $8,271,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in ExxonMobil by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 44,026,019 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,963,934,000 after purchasing an additional 445,283 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in ExxonMobil by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,366,655,000 after purchasing an additional 2,660,910 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its position in ExxonMobil by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 33,620,927 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,790,773,000 after purchasing an additional 127,466 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its position in ExxonMobil by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 31,194,493 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,517,179,000 after purchasing an additional 340,785 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its position in ExxonMobil by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 20,396,334 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,299,687,000 after purchasing an additional 886,087 shares during the period. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat — Exxon reported adjusted EPS of $1.16, roughly a 15% beat versus consensus and revenue above expectations, signaling resilient downstream and integrated operations and supporting today’s upside in the shares. ExxonMobil Crushes Q1 2026 EPS Estimates by 15% — Here’s What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Tighter supply dynamics — reporting that the U.S. has shipped large volumes abroad while inventories decline and fuel prices rise supports higher crude/refining margins, a tailwind for Exxon’s integrated model. US Ships 250 Million Barrels As Oil Shock Tests Export Limits
• Positive Sentiment: Investor narrative favors cash returns — coverage highlighting Big Oil’s transformation into disciplined, shareholder-friendly cash machines reinforces the view that Exxon can sustain buybacks/dividends, supporting valuation multiple. Big Oil Has Transformed Into Shareholder-Friendly Cash Machines, Says CNBC’s Halftime Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Potential Venezuela re-entry — Exxon is evaluating renewed opportunities in Venezuela after regulatory shifts; this could add long-term resource upside but is uncertain and politically sensitive. Exxon Mobil Weighs Venezuela Return As Valuation Signals Potential Upside
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP/profitability nuances — some outlets flag large year-over-year profit declines (driven by timing, derivatives and regional disruption impacts), which could temper enthusiasm if investors focus on headline GAAP volatility. Exxon, Chevron Profits Fall 46%, 37% Despite Oil Price Surge

Insider Transactions at ExxonMobil

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total transaction of $167,940.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,662,782. This represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last three months, insiders sold 6,460 shares of company stock worth $989,104. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

ExxonMobil Price Performance

NYSE XOM opened at $153.80 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $154.98 and a 200 day simple moving average of $135.25. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52-week low of $101.18 and a 52-week high of $176.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market cap of $639.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.94, a PEG ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 0.19.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.18. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 7.57%.The business had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $81.13 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.76 EPS. ExxonMobil’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio is presently 61.58%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have issued reports on XOM. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $162.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Wolfe Research downgraded shares of ExxonMobil from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of ExxonMobil from $172.00 to $171.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 price target on ExxonMobil and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on ExxonMobil from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.70.

ExxonMobil Company Profile

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.