Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Exxon Mobil stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.
Exxon Mobil Stock Performance
XOM stock opened at $147.12 on Friday. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a one year low of $97.80 and a one year high of $156.93. The firm has a market cap of $613.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 15.28 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $132.29 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $120.14.
Exxon Mobil Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be issued a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. Exxon Mobil’s payout ratio is currently 61.58%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have recently commented on XOM shares. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on Exxon Mobil from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Exxon Mobil from $158.00 to $156.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on shares of Exxon Mobil from $146.00 to $148.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane cut shares of 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. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $140.59.
View Our Latest Analysis on Exxon Mobil
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Exxon Mobil
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 4th quarter valued at about $7,625,063,000. First Trust Advisors LP grew its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 150.2% during 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 acquiring an additional 4,563,707 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC raised its position in Exxon Mobil by 200.7% during the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 2,014,446 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $217,162,000 after acquiring an additional 4,015,099 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 10,809.8% in 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 during the period. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its position in Exxon Mobil by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $4,366,655,000 after purchasing an additional 2,660,910 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Exxon Mobil
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total value of $698,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,295,864. The trade was a 17.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 14,230 shares of company stock worth $1,888,421. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Key Stories Impacting Exxon Mobil
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon is accelerating carbon capture (second CCS site in Louisiana), supporting its low‑carbon credentials and potential access to new low‑carbon markets and offtake. This can improve long‑term demand visibility and ESG positioning. Here’s How XOM Is Scaling Up Its CCS Footprint to Reduce Emissions
- Positive Sentiment: Guyana exploration update: Exxon is continuing work to quantify gas resources at the Stabroek Block — a meaningful potential source of long‑life gas volumes that could underpin LNG/chemical feedstock growth. Exxon working to determine gas resource at Stabroek Block, Guyana minister says
- Positive Sentiment: End‑market tailwinds: reports highlight expanding polyethylene demand (packaging, automotive, construction) and a growing industrial‑robotics lubricants market where Exxon is a named player — both support downstream/chemical margins and aftermarket product demand. United States Polyethylene Industry Report 2025 Industrial Robotics Lubricants Market Size
- Positive Sentiment: Near‑term oil price support from Middle East tensions is boosting energy sector sentiment, which typically helps major integrated producers’ revenues and cash flow. Trump And Iran Put Oil Prices Near Six-Month Highs
- Neutral Sentiment: An analyst piece examines Exxon’s shifting geopolitical and LNG exposure — useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst; implications depend on project timelines and contracting. What Exxon Mobil (XOM)’s Shifting Geopolitical and LNG Exposure Means For Shareholders
- Neutral Sentiment: Forbes review explains factors behind Exxon’s ~50% rally — helpful for understanding past momentum (energy cycle, buybacks, dividends) but also highlights why some investors may be locking in gains. What Fueled Exxon Mobil’s 50% Run?
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and long‑term growth trade‑offs: coverage flags concerns about stretched valuation after the rally and the risk/reward of pushing long‑term oil growth projects vs. returns — a key reason for profit‑taking pressure. Exxon Mobil Weighs Long Term Oil Growth Against Valuation And Risk
About Representative Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
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.
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