ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Rep. Michael Guest

Representative Michael Guest (Republican-Mississippi) recently bought shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). In a filing disclosed on August 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in ExxonMobil stock on July 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “TRUST – KF19” account.

ExxonMobil Stock Up 0.9%

ExxonMobil stock opened at $161.52 on Tuesday. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 1-year low of $105.67 and a 1-year high of $176.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $669.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 0.17. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $147.19 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $150.73.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $3.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.56 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $114.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.94 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 13.14%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.64 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is presently 53.02%.

ExxonMobil News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised 4%: ExxonMobil increased its quarterly dividend to $1.03 per share, marking 26 consecutive years of dividend growth. The announcement reinforces XOM’s income appeal and signals confidence in cash-flow durability. Exxon Mobil Raises Dividend 4%
• Positive Sentiment: Permian infrastructure expanded: Targa Resources announced 20-year, fee-based agreements with ExxonMobil covering gathering, processing, natural-gas liquids transportation, and fractionation in the Permian Basin. The arrangements support ExxonMobil’s planned production growth and provide greater long-term operating visibility. Targa Announces Long-Term Agreements with ExxonMobil
• Positive Sentiment: Rovuma LNG moves forward: ExxonMobil and partners awarded approximately $1.1 billion in pre-investment contracts for upstream equipment for Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project. The spending advances a major international LNG development and could add future production and cash flow, although final project execution remains important. ExxonMobil Awards Contracts for Rovuma LNG
• Neutral Sentiment: Oil-market geopolitics remain a catalyst: Reports of escalating tensions involving Iran and disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz could support crude prices and ExxonMobil’s upstream earnings. However, crude has not moved proportionally, and the outlook remains highly dependent on geopolitical developments. Iran Escalation and Oil Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term strategy: Investor commentary highlighted ExxonMobil’s expansion beyond traditional oil and gas, including LNG and lower-carbon businesses. The strategy may diversify future growth, but the article reflects fund commentary rather than a new company announcement. Why ExxonMobil Is Expanding Beyond Traditional Oil and Gas

Institutional Trading of ExxonMobil

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Berbice Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in ExxonMobil in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 456.1% during the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 187 shares during the period. Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Key Capital Management INC bought a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. 61.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on XOM shares. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on ExxonMobil from $171.00 to $168.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their price objective on ExxonMobil from $195.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 11th. HSBC set a $158.00 price target on ExxonMobil in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $158.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price objective on ExxonMobil from $175.00 to $170.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $163.05.

About Representative Guest

Michael Guest (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Guest (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Guest received his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in 1992. He received his J.D. from the University of Mississippi in 1995. He served as an assistant district attorney for Madison and Rankin counties in Mississippi from 1995 to 2007. He was elected district attorney of these counties in 2007. In 2018, Guest defeated Michael Evans (D) to replace outgoing incumbent Gregg Harper (R).

ExxonMobil Company Profile

ExxonMobil 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.