Tritonpoint Wealth LLC decreased its position in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 45.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,683 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 8,804 shares during the quarter. Tritonpoint Wealth LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $1,286,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 44,026,019 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,963,934,000 after acquiring an additional 445,283 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 38,728,643 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,366,655,000 after acquiring an additional 2,660,910 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 33,620,927 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,790,773,000 after acquiring an additional 127,466 shares in the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 31,194,493 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,517,179,000 after acquiring an additional 340,785 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its position in Exxon Mobil by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 20,396,334 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,299,687,000 after acquiring an additional 886,087 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
More Exxon Mobil News
Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Exxon’s LaBarge helium plant gives it a meaningful competitive edge during the global helium shortage (LaBarge supplies ~20% of world helium), supporting revenue mix and providing a non‑oil tailwind. What Exxon Mobil (XOM)’s Helium Edge and New Debt Deal Mean For Shareholders
- Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy and raised its price target (to $171), citing the helium disruption and core oil exposure — analyst support helps justify further upside. Exxon Mobil: Unique Helium Advantage Amid Global Supply Shock Supports Buy Rating
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil’s LNG JV (Golden Pass with QatarEnergy) will start supplying LNG to Italy in June, easing European gas tightness and demonstrating contracted downstream cashflows. ExxonMobil‑QatarEnergy JV Helps Italy Offset LNG Supply Gap
- Positive Sentiment: Buy‑side and media coverage (motley‑fool / market pieces) highlight Exxon’s scale, diversification and strong upstream cash flow, which supports investor appetite for the stock amid higher commodity prices. 2 Energy Stocks That Are No‑Brainer Buys While Oil Prices Stay Elevated
- Neutral Sentiment: Exxon issued ~$169.3M of unsecured floating‑rate notes due 2076 and showcased circular‑products initiatives and strategic reviews (e.g., reported exploration of a NZ sale) — manageable given Exxon’s balance sheet but worth monitoring for capital allocation. What Exxon Mobil (XOM)’s Helium Edge and New Debt Deal Mean For Shareholders
- Neutral Sentiment: OPEC+ is discussing a largely “on‑paper” output increase while Iran‑related disruptions keep real supply tight; policy moves may have limited immediate relief for prices. OPEC+ mulls “paper” output hike as Iran war paralyzes 15% of global oil supply
- Negative Sentiment: Several commentators warn the rally is driven by an Iran/war premium; if geopolitical tensions ease and oil prices drop, Exxon’s recent gains could reverse quickly. Exxon Mobil Stock Is Trading on an Iran War Thesis. How Should You Play XOM Here?
- Negative Sentiment: Market notes and strategy pieces flag that XOM’s premium depends on sustained high oil prices; a de‑escalation or large OPEC supply response would be bearish. 1 Stock To Buy And 1 To Sell If The War In Iran Ends (XOM)
Exxon Mobil Price Performance
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. Exxon Mobil had a net margin of 8.68% and a return on equity of 11.21%. The company had revenue of $80.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $77.98 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.67 EPS. Exxon Mobil’s quarterly revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current year.
Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 12th were paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 61.58%.
Insider Activity
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 in the company, valued at $2,662,782. This trade represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 11,460 shares of company stock worth $1,687,854. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several brokerages recently weighed in on XOM. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Exxon Mobil from $134.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 target price on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their target price on shares of Exxon Mobil from $145.00 to $186.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $152.39.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on XOM
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.
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