Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Sold Off Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Posted by Latisha Jones on Feb 17th, 2026

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 Price Performance

Exxon Mobil stock traded down $2.44 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $146.01. The company had a trading volume of 19,683,688 shares, compared to its average volume of 21,460,184. The firm has a market capitalization of $615.75 billion, a PE ratio of 21.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 15.40 and a beta of 0.39. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $129.91 and its 200 day simple moving average is $119.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a 1-year low of $97.80 and a 1-year high of $156.93.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $82.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $77.98 billion. Exxon Mobil had a net margin of 8.68% and a return on equity of 11.21%. The company’s revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.67 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 61.58%.

Exxon Mobil News Roundup

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

Positive Sentiment: Exxon says it is committing to move quickly to develop natural gas in Guyana, signaling production growth potential and longer-term gas monetization that could support reserves and cash flow. Exxon committed to moving fast to develop gas in Guyana, executive says
Positive Sentiment: Bernstein has reiterated a Buy rating on XOM, which supports investor confidence and can provide demand support for the shares. Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Exxon Mobil (XOM)
Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank expresses a constructive outlook on Exxon’s FY2026 earnings, reinforcing the view that earnings/cash flow are expected to remain solid. Scotiabank Has Positive View of Exxon Mobil FY2026 Earnings
Neutral Sentiment: Options-market flow is drawing attention; recent activity suggests traders are positioning around volatility and catalysts, but the signals are mixed and require interpretation alongside fundamentals. What the Options Market Tells Us About Exxon Mobil
Neutral Sentiment: Valuation analysis shows mixed signals for long-term returns — investors should weigh current yield and cash flow against valuation and energy-cycle risks. Assessing Exxon Mobil (XOM) Valuation As Mixed Signals Emerge On Long Term Returns
Neutral Sentiment: Exxon will present at the Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference (March 3); management commentary there could be a near-term catalyst for guidance or strategy clarity. ExxonMobil to Speak at Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference
Neutral Sentiment: Increased investor attention and coverage (Zacks, other screens) is highlighting XOM but not necessarily changing the fundamental picture. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Neutral Sentiment: General investing roundups mention Exxon among income-oriented names but often pair it with alternatives, which may divert some investor flows. Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now
Negative Sentiment: Some broker notes have set a lower 12-month target (~$140.59), which can pressure the share price as investors adjust expectations. Brokerages Set Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Target Price at $140.59
Negative Sentiment: The Federal Court of Australia fined Mobil Oil Australia A$16M (~$11.3M) for misleading fuel claims — a modest financial hit but a reputational/legal negative that can attract regulatory scrutiny. Australian court fines Exxon’s local petrol brand $11.3 million for misleading claims

Institutional Trading of Exxon Mobil

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Berbice Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Exxon Mobil during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of Exxon Mobil by 456.1% during the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC purchased a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 3,230 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction 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 sale, the vice president directly owned 20,354 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,036,409.72. The trade was a 13.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. In the last three months, insiders have sold 14,230 shares of company stock valued at $1,888,421. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

XOM has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $137.00 to $134.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $155.00 price target on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Barclays raised their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $140.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $171.00 target price on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $140.59.

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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.

Exxon Mobil Company Profile

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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.