CHICAGO TRUST Co NA Acquires 6,638 Shares of ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM

Key Points

• CHICAGO TRUST Co NA increased its ExxonMobil stake by 11% in the third quarter, acquiring 6,638 shares to hold 67,149 shares valued at approximately $10.93 million.
• Institutional investors own 61.8% of ExxonMobil, while analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with a $167.70 price target. Shares recently traded at $187.03, near their 52-week high.
• ExxonMobil reported quarterly earnings of $4.23 per share, surpassing estimates, with revenue of $110.5 billion. Strong refining margins helped drive results, while the company also raised its dividend and announced plans for $20 billion in share repurchases during 2027.

CHICAGO TRUST Co NA lifted its holdings in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM - Free Report) by 11.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 67,149 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after buying an additional 6,638 shares during the quarter. ExxonMobil comprises 1.5% of CHICAGO TRUST Co NA's portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. CHICAGO TRUST Co NA's holdings in ExxonMobil were worth $10,928,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 5.7% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 28,364,314 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $4,812,790,000 after purchasing an additional 1,540,902 shares in the last quarter. Amundi grew its stake in shares of ExxonMobil by 5.1% during 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. GQG Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 153.3% in the second quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 16,877,523 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $2,307,497,000 after purchasing an additional 10,214,420 shares in the last quarter. Swiss National Bank increased its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 5.9% in the first quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 12,376,418 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $2,099,783,000 after purchasing an additional 693,800 shares in the last quarter. Finally, National Pension Service increased its holdings in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.8% in the second quarter. National Pension Service now owns 9,664,021 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $1,321,265,000 after purchasing an additional 166,268 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.80% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

XOM has been the topic of several research reports. DZ Bank downgraded ExxonMobil from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $156.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Citigroup reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $175.00 price objective (up from $150.00) on shares of ExxonMobil in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. William Blair initiated coverage on ExxonMobil in a research note on Wednesday. They issued a "market perform" rating for the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded ExxonMobil from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, October 24th. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on ExxonMobil from $168.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, September 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $167.70.

ExxonMobil Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of NYSE XOM opened at $187.03 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $775.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.22, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.21. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $167.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $154.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.13. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52-week low of $112.51 and a 52-week high of $188.50.

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.23 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.12 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $110.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $104.89 billion. ExxonMobil had a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 13.14%. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. Analysts expect that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 13.58 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting ExxonMobil

Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations. ExxonMobil reported adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, ahead of the roughly $4.08–$4.12 analyst consensus and well above $1.88 a year earlier. Net income reached approximately $15.4 billion, while revenue also surpassed estimates. ExxonMobil Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Refining was the key profit driver. Record or unusually strong refining margins, particularly for diesel, more than offset weaker upstream results and lifted earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns. Exxon’s refining operations earned more than its oil-production business for the first time in six years. Exxon, Chevron earnings propelled by war-driven refining surge
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder distributions are expanding. ExxonMobil raised its dividend by approximately 3.9%–4% and plans $20 billion in share repurchases during 2027. The company also highlighted production gains from Guyana, Kearl and PNG LNG, supporting its long-term growth profile. ExxonMobil Raises Dividend by 3.9%, Sets $20 Billion 2027 Buyback Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices provided a favorable backdrop. Brent crude approached $120 per barrel as Middle East tensions and other geopolitical disruptions tightened energy markets. Investors also showed bullish positioning through unusually heavy call-option activity.
• Neutral Sentiment: ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said global refining disruptions may not have a quick fix. While this could sustain margins, it also underscores continuing geopolitical and operational uncertainty. The company and Chevron additionally canceled executive travel to a Gulf energy conference because of security concerns. ExxonMobil CEO Sees No Quick Fix for Global Refining Disruptions
• Negative Sentiment: After a powerful rally, XOM offers new investors a substantially lower dividend yield than it did at the start of the year. Its valuation and dependence on elevated, potentially temporary refining margins may limit further upside if oil prices or fuel spreads retreat.

About ExxonMobil

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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