Certified Advisory Corp Makes New $1.81 Million Investment in ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Key Points

• Certified Advisory Corp acquired 11,122 ExxonMobil shares worth approximately $1.81 million during the third quarter. Other institutional investors also added to or initiated positions, with institutions collectively owning 61.8% of XOM.
• ExxonMobil reported quarterly EPS of $4.23, exceeding analyst estimates of $4.12, while revenue reached $110.5 billion. Analysts project full-year EPS of $13.58.
• The quarterly dividend increased from $1.03 to $1.07 per share, or $4.28 annualized, producing a 2.4% yield. Analyst sentiment remains a “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $168.70.

Certified Advisory Corp acquired a new stake in shares of ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 11,122 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at approximately $1,810,000.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of XOM. TSG Advice Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of ExxonMobil in the third quarter worth $881,000. Artesa Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in ExxonMobil during the third quarter valued at $7,282,000. CKW Financial Group grew its stake in ExxonMobil by 7.6% during the third quarter. CKW Financial Group now owns 1,523 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $250,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. True Freedom Investing LLC grew its stake in ExxonMobil by 4.7% during the third quarter. True Freedom Investing LLC now owns 61,660 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $10,035,000 after acquiring an additional 2,742 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Security Financial Services INC. increased its holdings in ExxonMobil by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Security Financial Services INC. now owns 6,850 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $1,115,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 61.80% of the company's stock.

ExxonMobil Stock Down 3.9%

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $179.92 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $745.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 0.21. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 12 month low of $112.51 and a 12 month high of $188.50. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $168.06 and a 200 day moving average price of $154.62. 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 announced its earnings results on Friday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.12 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $110.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $104.89 billion. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 13.14% and a net margin of 8.88%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.88 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 13.58 earnings per share for the current year.

ExxonMobil Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a $1.07 dividend. This is a boost from ExxonMobil's previous quarterly dividend of $1.03. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $4.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. ExxonMobil's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 42.34%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have commented on XOM. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of ExxonMobil from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, October 24th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of ExxonMobil from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on ExxonMobil from $185.00 to $187.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday. Bank of America cut ExxonMobil from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $154.00 to $158.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a "sector perform" rating and issued a $180.00 target price (up from $160.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a report on Monday, September 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $168.70.

Key ExxonMobil News

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, ahead of consensus, while revenue increased roughly 33% year over year to approximately $110.5 billion-$113.2 billion. Refining-margin gains and continued LNG expansion supported the results. XOM Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Refining Strength and LNG Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its XOM price target to $213 and maintained a Buy rating. Morgan Stanley increased its target to $187 with an Overweight rating, while Wells Fargo lifted its target to $189 but retained Equal Weight. These revisions indicate continued confidence in ExxonMobil’s earnings and shareholder-return outlook. Analysts Boost Forecasts on ExxonMobil
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its quarterly dividend 3.9% to $1.07 per share, its 44th consecutive annual increase. ExxonMobil also emphasized buybacks, debt reduction and strong free cash flow, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. Exxon Dividend and Free Cash Flow
• Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil agreed to take a 50% stake in Mozambique LNG, adding a long-term growth opportunity in liquefied natural gas and strengthening its global gas portfolio. ExxonMobil Takes 50% Stake in Mozambique LNG
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil’s shares were added to Securitize’s tokenized-stock platform on Solana. The move may improve market accessibility, but its near-term effect on ExxonMobil’s fundamentals and valuation is limited. Tokenized Stock Trading on Solana
• Negative Sentiment: Crude prices declined, prompting investors to take profits after XOM reached a record high following the earnings release. The stock’s elevated valuation also leaves less room for disappointment.
• Negative Sentiment: Although total earnings more than doubled year over year, adjusted upstream earnings fell about 20% sequentially. That decline raises concerns that refining strength, rather than broad-based production growth, drove much of the latest beat. ExxonMobil Earnings Vulnerability

ExxonMobil 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.

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