Daviman Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 3,837 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $462,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Berbice Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in ExxonMobil during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in ExxonMobil during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in ExxonMobil 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 in the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC bought a new stake in ExxonMobil during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC bought a new stake in ExxonMobil during the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other ExxonMobil news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 2,150 shares of ExxonMobil stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $157.82, for a total transaction of $339,313.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 18,204 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,872,955.28. The trade was a 10.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
ExxonMobil Trading Down 0.3%
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $83.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $81.13 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 7.57% and a return on equity of 10.24%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.76 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.49 EPS for the current fiscal year.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is presently 69.48%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages recently commented on XOM. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $155.00 target price on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Loop Capital set a $123.00 target price on ExxonMobil in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on ExxonMobil from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $128.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $163.95.
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Key Stories Impacting ExxonMobil
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy signed a preliminary deal with Egypt to study development of Cyprus gas discoveries, opening a possible path to export gas through Egypt’s LNG infrastructure to Europe. Reuters: QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil sign deal with Egypt to study Cyprus gas development
- Positive Sentiment: Reports that ExxonMobil may be in talks to regain rights to produce oil in Venezuela suggest a potential long-term growth opportunity if the company can re-enter a major resource base. Reuters: Exxon may acquire rights to produce oil in Venezuela
- Positive Sentiment: Rising crude prices are also supportive, with WTI above $95 per barrel boosting Permian oil and associated gas activity, which could improve ExxonMobil’s upstream revenue and cash flow. Zacks: More Gas Per Barrel of Oil: A Growth Lever for Permian Operators
- Neutral Sentiment: Additional coverage highlighted ExxonMobil’s low-debt balance sheet and ongoing ability to fund dividends and projects, reinforcing the company’s financial resilience. Zacks: ExxonMobil’s Resilience: What Sets it Apart in Uncertain Times
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary said XOM is pulling back after a breakout and testing support levels, which traders may be watching for confirmation of the broader uptrend. FXEmpire: ExxonMobil (XOM) Price Forecast
- Negative Sentiment: Governance-related headlines, including Exxon’s clash with proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis, may keep some pressure on the stock by adding uncertainty around the Texas move and shareholder voting dynamics. WSJ: Exxon Blasts Proxy Advisers for Conflict of Interest in Fight Over Texas Move
ExxonMobil 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.
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