Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Price Target Raised to $163.00

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) had its target price raised by Barclays from $145.00 to $163.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the oil and gas company’s stock.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on XOM. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $142.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered shares of Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $125.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 target price on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a report on Monday, December 29th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $148.35.

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $157.58 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $144.16 and a two-hundred day moving average of $125.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $656.60 billion, a PE ratio of 23.55, a P/E/G ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.79. Exxon Mobil has a 12 month low of $97.80 and a 12 month high of $160.45.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The company’s revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.67 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Exxon Mobil’s payout ratio is currently 61.58%.

Insider Activity

In other news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares of the 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 completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 23,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,295,864. This represents a 17.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 11,460 shares of company stock valued at $1,687,854. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Exxon Mobil

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Berbice Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted 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 worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC bought a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil in the third quarter worth about $30,000. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.

Exxon Mobil News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Supply worries around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed crude above $100/barrel, directly improving near-term revenue and cash‑flow prospects for integrated producers like Exxon. Oil jumps over 2% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays has reiterated a bullish stance/Buy rating and raised its price target, reinforcing analyst-driven upside expectations and supporting investor confidence. Barclays Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Exxon Mobil (XOM)
• Positive Sentiment: Additional price-target lifts (Barclays noted elsewhere and Mizuho raised its target) and sector-tilt research highlight that energy, gold and defense stand to benefit from inflation/volatility—exposing Exxon to favorable macro tailwinds. Barclays Increases Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Price Target to $163.00 Oil Shock, Rising Rates, High Inflation: 3 Sectors Poised to Benefit
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target to $162 but kept a “neutral” rating — modestly constructive for consensus targets but not a clear buy signal. Mizuho raises price target to $162
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader S&P and market leadership are lifting energy stocks alongside Exxon, so part of the move is market-driven rather than company-specific. The Biggest Things Driving the S&P 500 Higher Despite $103 Oil Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Feature pieces on Exxon’s S&P footprint and dividend profile reinforce long‑term investor interest but are unlikely to move the stock immediately. Exxon Mobil mapping its reach across the S&P 500
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a VP sold 1,080 shares (~$168k), a small disclosure but one that some investors interpret as reduced near‑term insider conviction. SEC filing for insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: A critical analyst note warned Exxon may be a “latecomer” to some energy opportunities, which could temper momentum‑driven buying. Exxon Mobil: Avoid Being The Latecomer To The Energy Party (Downgrade)

Exxon Mobil Company 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.