ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Stake Decreased by Modera Wealth Management LLC

Modera Wealth Management LLC reduced its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 5.8% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 70,070 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,279 shares during the period. Modera Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $11,404,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of XOM. GQG Partners LLC increased its holdings in ExxonMobil by 153.3% in the 2nd quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 16,877,523 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,307,497,000 after buying an additional 10,214,420 shares in the last quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC purchased a new position in ExxonMobil in the 1st quarter worth about $965,932,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership purchased a new position in ExxonMobil in the 1st quarter worth about $766,345,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 5.7% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 28,364,314 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,812,790,000 after acquiring an additional 1,540,902 shares during the period. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 63.3% during the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 3,371,424 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $571,996,000 after acquiring an additional 1,307,465 shares during the period. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

XOM has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Bank of America downgraded shares of ExxonMobil from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and raised their price target for the company from $154.00 to $158.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of ExxonMobil from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $180.00 price objective (up from $160.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Monday, September 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of ExxonMobil from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of ExxonMobil from $177.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.70.

ExxonMobil Stock Performance

Shares of XOM opened at $187.03 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.85. ExxonMobil Corporation has a one year low of $112.51 and a one year high of $188.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $775.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.22, a PEG ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.21. The business has a fifty day moving average of $167.76 and a 200 day moving average of $154.35.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.23 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.12 by $0.11. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 13.14% and a net margin of 8.88%. The company had revenue of $110.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $104.89 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.88 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 13.58 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations. ExxonMobil reported adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, ahead of the roughly $4.08–$4.12 analyst consensus and well above $1.88 a year earlier. Net income reached approximately $15.4 billion, while revenue also surpassed estimates. ExxonMobil Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Refining was the key profit driver. Record or unusually strong refining margins, particularly for diesel, more than offset weaker upstream results and lifted earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns. Exxon’s refining operations earned more than its oil-production business for the first time in six years. Exxon, Chevron earnings propelled by war-driven refining surge
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder distributions are expanding. ExxonMobil raised its dividend by approximately 3.9%–4% and plans $20 billion in share repurchases during 2027. The company also highlighted production gains from Guyana, Kearl and PNG LNG, supporting its long-term growth profile. ExxonMobil Raises Dividend by 3.9%, Sets $20 Billion 2027 Buyback Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices provided a favorable backdrop. Brent crude approached $120 per barrel as Middle East tensions and other geopolitical disruptions tightened energy markets. Investors also showed bullish positioning through unusually heavy call-option activity.
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said global refining disruptions may not have a quick fix. While this could sustain margins, it also underscores continuing geopolitical and operational uncertainty. The company and Chevron additionally canceled executive travel to a Gulf energy conference because of security concerns. ExxonMobil CEO Sees No Quick Fix for Global Refining Disruptions
• Negative Sentiment: After a powerful rally, XOM offers new investors a substantially lower dividend yield than it did at the start of the year. Its valuation and dependence on elevated, potentially temporary refining margins may limit further upside if oil prices or fuel spreads retreat.

About ExxonMobil

Exxon Mobil Corporation, doing business as ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Its operations span the energy value chain, from resource development and refining to the marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products.

Through its Energy Products segment, ExxonMobil manufactures and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, and other petroleum-based products. Its Chemical Products business produces petrochemicals, including commodity and performance products used in packaging, automotive components, construction materials, and consumer goods.