How should investors evaluate Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)?

Stocks of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) traded higher last session on Wall Street, up 1.23% to $106.70.

According to the data, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has 27 analysts covering its stock. The consensus rating among analysts is ‘Overweight’. As we calculate the median target price by taking the range between a high of $146.00 and a low of $110.00, we find $125.00. Given the previous closing price of $105.40, this indicates a potential upside of 18.6 percent. XOM stock price is now -1.13% away from the 50-day moving average and -0.86% away from the 200-day moving average. The market capitalization of the company currently stands at $433.77B.

A total of 13 analysts have issued a hold rating and 13 have given it a buy rating. Brokers who have rated the stock have averaged $126.02 as their price target over the next twelve months.

With the price target maintained at $125, RBC Capital Mkts recently Downgraded its rating from Outperform to Sector Perform for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM).

In other news, Talley Darrin L, Vice President sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock on May 01. The stock was sold for $290,288 at an average price of $116.11. Upon completion of the transaction, the Vice President now directly owns 29,272 shares in the company, valued at $3.12 million. An SEC document containing details of the transaction can be found on the SEC’s website. On Feb 01, Vice President Talley Darrin L sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock. A total of $288,750 was realized by selling the stock at an average price of $115.50. This leaves the insider owning 31,772 shares of the company worth $3.39 million. Insiders disposed of 125,474 shares of company stock worth roughly $13.39 million over the past 1 year. A total of 0.10% of the company’s stock is owned by insiders.

There have been several recent changes in the stakes of large investors in XOM stock. A new stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation shares was purchased by ALTSHULER SHAHAM LTD during the first quarter worth $383,544,000. HOLOCENE ADVISORS, LP invested $128,334,000 in shares of XOM during the first quarter. In the first quarter, EMPOWERED FUNDS, LLC acquired a new stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation valued at approximately $88,010,000. EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC acquired a new stake in XOM for approximately $84,029,000. SENATOR INVESTMENT GROUP LP purchased a new stake in XOM valued at around $42,680,000 in the second quarter. In total, there are 4,132 active investors with 59.80% ownership of the company’s stock.

Thursday’s opening bell rang with an opening price of $105.66 for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM). During the past 12 months, Exxon Mobil Corporation has had a low of $80.69 and a high of $119.92. As of last week, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.50, and a quick ratio of 1.10. The fifty day moving average price for XOM is $107.92 and a two-hundred day moving average price translates $107.62 for the stock.

The latest earnings results from Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) was released for Mar, 2023. According to the Oil & Gas Integrated Company, earnings per share came in at $2.83, beating analysts’ expectations of $2.59 by 0.24. This compares to $1.35 EPS in the same period last year. The net profit margin was 15.60% and return on equity was 32.60% for XOM. The company reported revenue of $86.56 billion for the quarter, compared to $90.5 billion a year earlier. Comparatively to last year’s same quarter, the company’s quarterly revenue fell -4.35 percent. For the current quarter, analysts expect XOM to generate $88.65B in revenue.

Moreover, the firm recently paid out its quarterly dividend on 06/09/2023. Investors who held shares on 05/16/2023 were paid a $0.91 dividend. On an annualized basis, this represents a $3.64 dividend and a 3.41% percent yield. There was an ex-dividend date of 05/15/2023 for this dividend. In terms of dividend payout ratio, XOM is presently at 24.20%.

Exxon Mobil Corporation(XOM) Company Profile

Exxon Mobil Corporation engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the United States and internationally. It operates through Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products segments. The Upstream segment explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas. The Energy Products segment offers fuels, aromatics, and catalysts, as well as licensing services. The Chemical Products segment manufactures and markets petrochemicals including olefins, polyolefins, and intermediates. The Specialty Products segment offers performance products, including lubricants, basestocks, waxes, synthetics, elastomers, and resins. The company is involved in the manufacturing, trade, transport, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals, and other specialty products; and pursuit lower-emission business opportunities including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and lower-emission fuels. Exxon Mobil Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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