Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) VP Darrin Talley Sells 3,230 Shares of Stock

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) VP Darrin Talley sold 3,230 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.18, for a total value of $481,851.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 20,354 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,036,409.72. The trade was a 13.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Exxon Mobil Trading Up 1.5%

XOM opened at $151.22 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $637.72 billion, a PE ratio of 22.60, a P/E/G ratio of 15.49 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.79. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $97.80 and a fifty-two week high of $151.55. The company’s 50-day moving average is $126.47 and its 200 day moving average is $117.70.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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. The firm had revenue of $82.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.67 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 12th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 61.58%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

XOM has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Zacks Research raised Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $144.00 to $142.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Bank of America boosted their target price on Exxon Mobil from $129.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Exxon Mobil currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $140.59.

More Exxon Mobil News

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating on ExxonMobil and cited benefits from the Golden Pass LNG position, reinforcing confidence in the company’s midstream/monetization optionality and cash generation. UBS reiterates Buy rating on ExxonMobil stock, cites Golden Pass benefits
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually high volume of call options was reported, indicating speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify near-term upside pressure on the stock. Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a comparison piece weighing Sasol (SSL) vs. Exxon (XOM) for value investors; this is market-context commentary rather than company-specific news, useful for relative-value screening. SSL or XOM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat’s sector piece notes energy leadership in 2026 and highlights efficiency and demand supporting majors; this underpins a favorable macro backdrop but is not a company-specific catalyst. Energy Is Leading in 2026—But Are the Oil Majors Cracking? (XOM)
• Neutral Sentiment: J.P. Morgan’s Arun Jayaram maintained a Buy on XOM with a $140 price target; the Buy endorsement supports sentiment, but the PT is below current levels, so its near-term directional signal is mixed. Exxon Mobil: Diversified Cash Generation and High-Margin Growth Underpin Premium Valuation and Buy Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warns that softer WTI/crude price trends could pressure Exxon’s upstream-driven earnings despite its cost advantages and balance-sheet strength — a direct earnings-risk item if oil stays weak. Soft Crude Oil Prices Likely Ahead: What it Means for ExxonMobil
• Negative Sentiment: An Exxon VP, Darrin L. Talley, disclosed a sale of 3,230 shares (about a 13.7% reduction in his holding); insider selling can be interpreted negatively by some investors even if it’s for personal/liquidity reasons. Insider Form 4 — Talley sale

Institutional Trading of Exxon Mobil

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of XOM. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Exxon Mobil in the second quarter valued at $6,163,719,000. First Trust Advisors LP grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 150.2% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 7,602,601 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $819,560,000 after purchasing an additional 4,563,707 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 200.7% in the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 2,014,446 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $217,162,000 after buying an additional 4,015,099 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 10,809.8% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,095,106 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $333,652,000 after acquiring an additional 3,066,736 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in Exxon Mobil 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 in the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional 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.