ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) Stock Sold by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold $100,001–$250,000 of ExxonMobil stock from his family foundation account on August 31, alongside sales of several other holdings in September.
• ExxonMobil shares opened at $162.47, while analysts’ consensus rating remained “Hold” with an average price target of $164.78. The company reported quarterly EPS of $3.52, slightly below expectations, but revenue exceeded estimates.
• ExxonMobil maintains a quarterly dividend of $1.03, or $4.12 annualized, representing a 2.5% yield; institutional investors own approximately 61.8% of the company.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of ExxonMobil Corporation NYSE: XOM. In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $100,001 and $250,000 in ExxonMobil stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy NYSE: CNP on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies NYSE: TJX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of IQVIA NYSE: IQV on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric NYSE: EMR on 9/14/2026.

ExxonMobil Price Performance

Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $162.47 on Tuesday. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $159.96 and its 200-day moving average price is $153.70. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 1-year low of $110.39 and a 1-year high of $176.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $673.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.91, a P/E/G ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 0.18. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $3.52 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.56 by ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $114.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 prior year, the business earned $1.64 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 12.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ExxonMobil Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th were paid a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th. ExxonMobil's payout ratio is 53.02%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on XOM. Piper Sandler upped their target price on ExxonMobil from $158.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on shares of ExxonMobil from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and issued a $182.00 price objective (down from $183.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. UBS Group set a $172.00 price objective on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Friday. Finally, Citigroup restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $175.00 target price (up from $150.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ExxonMobil presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $164.78.

ExxonMobil News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices supported the stock. Crude prices rebounded after President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal related to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, improving the outlook for ExxonMobil’s upstream earnings. What’s Going On With Exxon Mobil Stock on Monday?
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $180 from $168 and maintained a Buy rating. The revision signals expectations for additional upside, likely reflecting improved oil-price assumptions and confidence in ExxonMobil’s operating outlook. TD Cowen Adjusts Price Target on Exxon Mobil to $180
• Positive Sentiment: XOM gained while the broader market declined. The relative strength suggests investors viewed ExxonMobil as a defensive beneficiary of firming crude prices and energy-market uncertainty. Exxon Mobil Holdings Gains as Market Dips
• Neutral Sentiment: Justice Samuel Alito will not participate in the Supreme Court’s climate-change case involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy. His recusal addresses a conflict-of-interest concern raised by environmental groups, but the decision’s potential legal and financial impact on ExxonMobil remains uncertain. Supreme Court Justice Alito Recusal
• Negative Sentiment: Boardroom criticism remains an overhang. Former executive Sheffield alleged that ExxonMobil conducted a smear campaign to prevent him from joining the company’s board. The claims could create reputational and governance concerns, although no immediate financial impact was reported. Sheffield Says Exxon Launched Smear Campaign

Institutional Trading of ExxonMobil

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in ExxonMobil in the fourth quarter valued at about $7,625,063,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 46,605,353 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $5,608,488,000 after purchasing an additional 531,362 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 5.7% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 28,364,314 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $4,812,790,000 after purchasing an additional 1,540,902 shares during the last quarter. Amundi lifted its stake in ExxonMobil by 5.1% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 24,511,156 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $4,158,563,000 after purchasing an additional 1,192,386 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in ExxonMobil by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 17,367,358 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $2,089,988,000 after purchasing an additional 577,181 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company's stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About ExxonMobil

Exxon Mobil Corporation, commonly known as ExxonMobil, is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The company also manufactures and markets fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and specialty products used in transportation, industrial and consumer applications.

ExxonMobil operates across the energy value chain through businesses that include upstream oil and natural gas production, refining and fuels marketing, chemical manufacturing, and lower-carbon solutions.

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