ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM Stock Position Boosted by CHICAGO TRUST Co NA

CHICAGO TRUST Co NA lifted its holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 67,149 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 6,638 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil makes up about 1.5% of CHICAGO TRUST Co NA’s holdings, making the stock its 12th largest holding. CHICAGO TRUST Co NA’s holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $10,928,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Partners Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the 3rd quarter valued at about $3,317,000. SS&H Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the third quarter worth about $8,052,000. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 18.8% during the third quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 54,973 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $8,947,000 after buying an additional 8,680 shares during the period. Founders Financial Securities LLC bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the third quarter worth about $8,901,000. Finally, Everett Harris & Co. CA bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the third quarter worth about $22,173,000. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on ExxonMobil from $184.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on shares of ExxonMobil from $165.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $158.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company cut shares of ExxonMobil from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $182.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. Finally, HSBC restated a “hold” rating and set a $90.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a research note on Friday, September 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ExxonMobil has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $167.70.

More ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations. ExxonMobil reported adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, ahead of the roughly $4.08–$4.12 analyst consensus and well above $1.88 a year earlier. Net income reached approximately $15.4 billion, while revenue also surpassed estimates. ExxonMobil Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Refining was the key profit driver. Record or unusually strong refining margins, particularly for diesel, more than offset weaker upstream results and lifted earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns. Exxon’s refining operations earned more than its oil-production business for the first time in six years. Exxon, Chevron earnings propelled by war-driven refining surge
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder distributions are expanding. ExxonMobil raised its dividend by approximately 3.9%–4% and plans $20 billion in share repurchases during 2027. The company also highlighted production gains from Guyana, Kearl and PNG LNG, supporting its long-term growth profile. ExxonMobil Raises Dividend by 3.9%, Sets $20 Billion 2027 Buyback Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices provided a favorable backdrop. Brent crude approached $120 per barrel as Middle East tensions and other geopolitical disruptions tightened energy markets. Investors also showed bullish positioning through unusually heavy call-option activity.
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said global refining disruptions may not have a quick fix. While this could sustain margins, it also underscores continuing geopolitical and operational uncertainty. The company and Chevron additionally canceled executive travel to a Gulf energy conference because of security concerns. ExxonMobil CEO Sees No Quick Fix for Global Refining Disruptions
• Negative Sentiment: After a powerful rally, XOM offers new investors a substantially lower dividend yield than it did at the start of the year. Its valuation and dependence on elevated, potentially temporary refining margins may limit further upside if oil prices or fuel spreads retreat.

ExxonMobil Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of ExxonMobil stock opened at $187.03 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $775.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.22, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12-month low of $112.51 and a 12-month high of $188.50. The business’s 50 day moving average is $167.76 and its 200-day moving average is $154.35.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last issued its earnings results on Friday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.23 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.12 by $0.11. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 13.14%. The business had revenue of $110.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $104.89 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.88 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 13.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About ExxonMobil

Exxon Mobil Corporation, doing business as ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Its operations span the energy value chain, from resource development and refining to the marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products.

Through its Energy Products segment, ExxonMobil manufactures and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, and other petroleum-based products. Its Chemical Products business produces petrochemicals, including commodity and performance products used in packaging, automotive components, construction materials, and consumer goods.