ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Price Target Raised at Barclays

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) had its price target increased by stock analysts at Barclays from $177.00 to $200.00 in a research note issued on Monday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the oil and gas company’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 11.98% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on XOM. DZ Bank downgraded shares of ExxonMobil from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $156.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on ExxonMobil from $158.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $182.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on ExxonMobil from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $169.00 target price on ExxonMobil in a report on Friday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, ExxonMobil has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $167.30.

ExxonMobil Stock Performance

NYSE XOM traded down $0.37 during trading on Monday, reaching $178.61. 6,543,856 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 17,902,354. ExxonMobil has a fifty-two week low of $111.98 and a fifty-two week high of $179.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $740.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.97, a PEG ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 0.21. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $163.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $154.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.85.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $3.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.56 by ($0.04). ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 13.14% and a net margin of 8.88%. The company had revenue of $114.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.94 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.64 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that ExxonMobil will post 12.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ExxonMobil

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Assetmark Inc. raised its stake in ExxonMobil by 8.3% during the 1st quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 492,309 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $83,525,000 after buying an additional 37,666 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 392.9% in the second quarter. Charles Schwab Trust Co now owns 122,223 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $16,710,000 after acquiring an additional 97,424 shares in the last quarter. CV Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 126.7% during the 2nd quarter. CV Advisors LLC now owns 11,589 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,584,000 after purchasing an additional 6,478 shares during the last quarter. Midwest Trust Co raised its position in ExxonMobil by 3.9% in the first quarter. Midwest Trust Co now owns 710,969 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $120,623,000 after acquiring an additional 26,411 shares during the period. Finally, Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 13.6% in the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 253,420 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $34,648,000 after purchasing an additional 30,423 shares during the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Refining gains could significantly lift third-quarter results. Reports indicate ExxonMobil identified approximately $4.5 billion in refining-related benefits, with rising refining margins providing a potential earnings boost despite earlier weakness in crude prices. ExxonMobil flags a $4.5 billion refining tailwind for Q3 earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices are supporting the exploration business. Crude prices have reportedly risen more than 77% in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, improving the outlook for large producers such as XOM. ExxonMobil is also cited as benefiting from production growth, efficiency improvements and disciplined spending in the Permian Basin. Buy 5 Giant Oil Explorers to Tap the Northward Journey of Crude Prices 4 Permian Oil Stocks Riding Production and Efficiency Gains
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment and valuation expectations have improved. An analyst upgrade and a higher fair-value estimate—from $170.91 to $175.41—have added support, while investors remain focused on the company’s upcoming earnings update. ExxonMobil Stock Jumps 2.5% on Analyst Upgrade ExxonMobil Stock Fair Value Edges Higher As Analysts Rework Earnings Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil expanded its aviation-lubricants distribution network. Proponent became an authorized distributor in the Americas, potentially broadening aftermarket sales for ExxonMobil’s aviation-lubricants business. The announcement is strategically positive but likely modest financially in the near term. Proponent Becomes an authorized ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants Distributor in the Americas
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend quality remains a key investor consideration. Commentary highlights ExxonMobil’s diversified operations and deep cash-generating capacity, but also notes that the stock’s dividend yield is relatively modest, which may limit its appeal to income-focused investors. ExxonMobil’s Dividend Has Deep Pockets, but a Shallow Yield
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and commodity-cycle risks remain. XOM is trading near its annual high, while earnings remain exposed to swings in crude prices, refining margins and geopolitical conditions. Its latest reported quarter also narrowly missed consensus EPS estimates, underscoring the risk that elevated expectations could pressure the shares if the upcoming update disappoints.

ExxonMobil Company Profile

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.