Founders Financial Securities LLC Acquires 4,290 Shares of ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Founders Financial Securities LLC raised its stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 8.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 57,691 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 4,290 shares during the period. Founders Financial Securities LLC’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $6,943,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. ICW Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. ICW Investment Advisors LLC now owns 25,286 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,043,000 after buying an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Peoples Bank OH grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.5% in the 4th 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. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in ExxonMobil by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 4,292 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $516,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Studio Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in ExxonMobil by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC now owns 8,698 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,047,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on XOM shares. Piper Sandler lowered their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $186.00 to $182.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 9th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $165.00 price target on shares of ExxonMobil and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Zacks Research lowered shares of ExxonMobil from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. TD Cowen lowered their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $175.00 to $172.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, ExxonMobil has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.55.

Insider Activity at ExxonMobil

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were 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 owned 17,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,662,782. This trade represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

ExxonMobil Stock Performance

Shares of XOM stock opened at $145.42 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $602.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 0.19. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $101.18 and a 52 week high of $176.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $155.03 and a 200-day moving average of $140.15.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $81.13 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 7.57% and a return on equity of 10.24%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.76 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.49 earnings per share for the current year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. ExxonMobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 69.48%.

ExxonMobil News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Exxon executives warned that global oil inventories are nearing dangerously low levels, suggesting a potential price spike in crude if supply tightens further. That backdrop is supportive for ExxonMobil because higher oil prices can lift upstream earnings and cash flow. Exxon warns oil inventories will hit dangerously low levels in weeks, forcing prices to shoot higher
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price outlooks and lifted its price target on ExxonMobil, reinforcing a constructive view on the stock if energy prices stay firm. Mizuho Increases 2026 and 2027 Oil Price Outlooks, Lifts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Target
• Positive Sentiment: Exxon’s strong balance sheet was highlighted as a major advantage, giving the company flexibility to weather volatility, fund acquisitions, and sustain shareholder returns. Why ExxonMobil’s Strong Balance Sheet Matters for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Exxon remains a heavily watched stock, with new articles focusing on its long-term prospects, including Guyana growth plans and conference commentary. These pieces are informative but don’t add an immediate catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Energy shares moved lower late Friday as the broader sector weakened, and oil prices slipped below $89 amid easing geopolitical fears and talk of Iran negotiations, which can pressure ExxonMobil’s near-term earnings outlook. Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late Afternoon
• Negative Sentiment: Trump’s refusal to ease Iran sanctions and the associated drop in oil prices weighed on the energy complex, limiting support for ExxonMobil despite the company’s longer-term supply optimism. Trump Holds the Line on Iran: No Sanctions Relief as Oil Slides Below $89

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.