Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM Shares Purchased by Diversify Advisory Services LLC

Key Points

• Diversify Advisory Services LLC increased its Exxon Mobil stake by 53.9%, buying 28,250 shares to own 80,699 shares valued at about $10.48 million, while institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own roughly 61.8% of XOM.
• Sell‑side analysts are broadly positive — MarketBeat shows an average rating of Moderate Buy with an average price target of $159.20, and recent upgrades include JPMorgan raising its target to $170.
• Higher oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions (failed U.S.–Iran talks and a Strait of Hormuz blockade) have supported Exxon’s shares; the company beat Q1 EPS estimates and pays a quarterly dividend of $1.03 (about a 2.7% yield).

Diversify Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM - Free Report) by 53.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 80,699 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after buying an additional 28,250 shares during the period. Diversify Advisory Services LLC's holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $10,482,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in XOM. Eagle Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Exxon Mobil by 15.3% in the 1st quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 2,836 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $337,000 after buying an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in shares of Exxon Mobil in the 1st quarter valued at about $305,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,237 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $1,211,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. United Bank lifted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 21,821 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $2,352,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its stake in shares of Exxon Mobil by 17.4% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 36,710 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $3,957,000 after purchasing an additional 5,443 shares in the last quarter. 61.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

XOM has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research raised Exxon Mobil from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Exxon Mobil in a research note on Friday. HSBC lifted their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $135.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, March 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Wolfe Research reduced their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $158.00 to $153.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $159.20.

Exxon Mobil Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $152.48 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $633.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.79, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 0.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.15. Exxon Mobil Corporation has a one year low of $101.18 and a one year high of $176.41. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $154.79 and its 200 day simple moving average is $131.88.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $80.04 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $77.98 billion. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 11.21% and a net margin of 8.68%.The company's revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.67 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Exxon Mobil Corporation will post 7.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Exxon Mobil Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 12th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 12th. Exxon Mobil's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 61.58%.

Insider Activity at Exxon Mobil

In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 1,080 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.50, for a total transaction of $167,940.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 17,124 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,662,782. This trade represents a 5.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. In the last quarter, insiders sold 11,460 shares of company stock worth $1,687,854. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company's stock.

Exxon Mobil News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Exxon Mobil this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk (failed U.S.–Iran nuclear talks) is cited as a driver for higher oil and pushed XOM shares up on Monday as traders priced in tighter supply. Why Exxon Mobil Shares Are Trading Higher On Monday?
• Positive Sentiment: News of an imposed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has driven a sharp oil rally, a direct tailwind for oil majors’ upstream earnings and near-term cash flow. Oil Surges 7% on Hormuz Blockade, U.S. Gulf Tanker Rush — 3 Stocks to Buy Now
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets this weekend (including banks boosting targets to $180 and $184), signaling continued bullish long-term analyst conviction despite short-term volatility. Exxon Mobil NYSE: XOM Price Target Raised to $180.00
• Positive Sentiment: Another analyst note raising a higher price target reinforces the view that some sell-side firms see more upside from current levels. Exxon Mobil NYSE: XOM Price Target Raised to $184.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlights Exxon as a long-term value pick using style scores — supportive for buy-and-hold investors but not an immediate catalyst. Why Exxon Mobil (XOM) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also notes strong Q1 upstream results helped by higher oil prices but flags that shares trade at a premium, creating a buy-now vs. wait valuation question for investors. Strong Oil Prices May Have Aided XOM's Q1: Buy the Stock Now or Wait?
• Neutral Sentiment: Exxon’s aggressive expansion in Guyana keeps growth prospects front-and-center but raises governance, environmental and geopolitical risk questions that investors should monitor. Exxon Guyana Expansion Puts Stabroek Growth And Risks In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen cut its price target to $172, introducing short-term headwinds and signaling some analyst caution on upside at current valuations. TD Cowen Cuts Exxon Mobil NYSE: XOM Price Target to $172.00
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes XOM stock has slid ~10% in April amid volatility—this recent weakness can pressure sentiment even as some analysts remain bullish on longer-term targets. Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides 10% in April — Analysts Still Bullish with $185 Price Targets
• Negative Sentiment: A recent analyst downgrade drove an intraday decline (~1.7%), underscoring how differing analyst views are contributing to intra-day volatility. Exxon Mobil NYSE: XOM Stock Price Down 1.7% After Analyst Downgrade

About Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil 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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