Roberts Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 11,000 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,240,000. Exxon Mobil accounts for approximately 1.4% of Roberts Capital Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC lifted its holdings in Exxon Mobil by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC now owns 5,647 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $637,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC grew its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC now owns 5,794 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $653,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Sagace Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Sagace Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,445 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $388,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC now owns 3,701 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $417,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capstone Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Capstone Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,527 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $285,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at Exxon Mobil
In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.75, for a total transaction of $698,750.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 23,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,295,864. This trade represents a 17.49% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders sold 16,380 shares of company stock worth $2,227,734 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Exxon Mobil Trading Up 2.3%
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.08. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The business had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.67 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Exxon Mobil Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 12th were given a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 61.58%.
Exxon Mobil News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk has lifted energy names — traders are rotating into integrated majors like Exxon amid supply fears, supporting XOM’s rally. Top oil and energy stocks to watch as crude swings wildly amid Iran war
- Positive Sentiment: Oil prices jumped after the U.S. struck Iran-linked mine ships — higher crude boosts Exxon’s near-term revenue and cash flow outlook from low-cost assets. Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Hits Iran Mine Ships. Market Braces for Record Release of Reserves.
- Positive Sentiment: Strait of Hormuz disruptions and tanker avoidance have traders repricing supply risk, favoring integrated producers and refiners — a structural tailwind for Exxon’s refining and export opportunities. Best stocks to invest in as Hormuz crisis sends oil majors higher
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon is actively shifting supply routes (shipping gasoline to Australia) and eyeing opportunistic moves like a potential return to Venezuela — shows operational flexibility to capture higher margins amid disruption. Exxon Mobil Shifts Supply Routes As Investors Weigh Valuation And Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell sharply in February (about an 18.8% drop), reducing a potential overhang and signaling fewer bearish bets against XOM shares. No link
- Neutral Sentiment: The Board unanimously recommends redomiciling Exxon from New Jersey to Texas — could strengthen corporate governance and anti-activist defenses, with mixed near-term valuation implications. ExxonMobil Board Unanimously Recommends Redomiciling the Company from New Jersey to Texas
- Neutral Sentiment: Options activity has surged — elevated derivatives flow increases short-term volatility and trader interest but is ambiguous for longer-term equity direction. Spotlight on Exxon Mobil: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity
- Negative Sentiment: President Trump said he will tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower energy costs — a large SPR release would cap crude prices and could blunt Exxon’s near-term upside from the geopolitical rally. Iran war: Trump says he’ll tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to cut energy costs
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on XOM. Zacks Research raised Exxon Mobil from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $155.00 price target on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Friday, January 16th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Exxon Mobil has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $143.41.
View Our Latest Analysis on XOM
Exxon Mobil Profile
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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