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ExxonMobil (XOM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$162.28 -1.87 (-1.14%)
Closing price 09/3/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$160.75 -1.53 (-0.94%)
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ExxonMobil - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
12
Buy
10

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ExxonMobil in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for XOM.

Consensus Price Target

$167.45
3.19% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ExxonMobil, the average price target is $167.45. The highest price target for XOM is $185.00, while the lowest price target for XOM is $123.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.19% from the current price of $162.28.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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XOM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$167.45$162.95$165.55$125.70
Forecasted Upside3.19% Upside7.54% Upside10.23% Upside11.77% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

XOM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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XOM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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ExxonMobil Stock vs. The Competition

TypeExxonMobilEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.45
2.43
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.19% Upside31.67% Upside13.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
John Royall
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$158.00 ➝ $185.00+12.63%
8/19/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Devin McDermott
Devin McDermott
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$168.00 ➝ $177.00+5.60%
8/17/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Betty Jiang
Betty Jiang
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$182.00 ➝ $177.00+10.57%
8/7/2026Set Target$168.00+8.66%
8/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$155.00 ➝ $168.00+8.66%
8/4/2026 UpgradeHold (C)Buy (B-)
8/4/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$156.00+0.52%
8/3/2026Set Target$158.00+2.55%
8/3/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$182.00+16.93%
7/28/2026DowngradeBuyNeutral$154.00 ➝ $158.00+2.26%
7/9/2026Lower TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $170.00+22.09%
7/8/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/26/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/11/2026Lower TargetOutperform$195.00 ➝ $182.00+26.10%
5/5/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$180.00+17.04%
4/22/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$128.00 ➝ $163.00+9.78%
4/21/2026DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
4/17/2026Set TargetUnderperformNeutral$125.00 ➝ $165.00+8.70%
4/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$140.00 ➝ $170.00+9.06%
4/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$178.00 ➝ $184.00+17.42%
2/4/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$155.00+7.77%
2/3/2026Set Target$123.00-14.56%
8/20/2025 Initiated CoverageHold$111.00+3.43%
2/4/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/31/2025 Boost TargetOverweight$138.00 ➝ $144.00+32.83%
1/31/2025 Lower TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $123.00+13.40%
1/13/2025Boost TargetHold$117.00 ➝ $119.00+9.90%
9/24/2024Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$119.00 ➝ $120.00+2.24%

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Should I Buy ExxonMobil Stock? XOM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these ExxonMobil pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ExxonMobil
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Exxon Mobil:

  • Exxon Mobil is positioned to re-enter the Venezuelan oil market, a development that could provide access to significant long-term production opportunities after the company's exit in 2007, with recent reports indicating the company has sent technical teams to evaluate these assets.
  • The stock is currently trading at $164.25, which is below the consensus price target of $166.10, suggesting potential upside for investors as analysts maintain a Hold rating with several firms, such as UBS Group, setting price targets near $168.00.
  • Exxon Mobil offers a stable income stream with a dividend yield of 2.63%, supported by a payout ratio of 53.02%, which indicates the company retains sufficient earnings to sustain its quarterly dividend payments of $1.03 per share.
  • The company demonstrated strong operational performance in the most recent quarter, reporting revenue of $114.53 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $109.94 billion, highlighting its ability to generate substantial top-line growth.
  • Exxon Mobil is reportedly among bidders for Shell’s U.S. chemicals assets in a potential deal valued at approximately $8 billion, which could deepen its presence in the petrochemical sector and diversify its revenue streams beyond traditional oil and gas.

ExxonMobil
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Exxon Mobil for these reasons:

  • The company recently missed its earnings per share expectations, reporting $3.52 for the quarter against a consensus estimate of $3.56, which may signal challenges in maintaining profit margins despite strong revenue figures.
  • Wall Street analysts have recently downgraded their outlook, with Zacks Research lowering its rating from "strong-buy" to "hold" and Freedom Capital raising its rating only to "hold," reflecting a cautious consensus that currently stands at a Hold rating.
  • Exxon Mobil faces political and regulatory headwinds, as evidenced by President Trump's recent meeting with oil executives to discuss lowering gas prices, which could pressure the company's pricing power and profitability in the downstream sector.
  • The stock has experienced volatility and recent declines, with the price dropping from a 52-week high of $176.41 to the current level, and recent price alerts indicating percent declines in late August, suggesting potential short-term downward momentum.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with VP Darrin L Talley executing multiple share sales in early 2026, including a sale of 5,000 shares in February and 3,230 shares in March, which may indicate a lack of confidence from company leadership at current valuations.

XOM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ExxonMobil is $167.45, with a high forecast of $185.00 and a low forecast of $123.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ExxonMobil in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" XOM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in XOM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, ExxonMobil's stock has a predicted upside of 3.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, ExxonMobil's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

ExxonMobil has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, DZ Bank, Freedom Capital, HSBC, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like ExxonMobil more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for ExxonMobil is 2.45 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.43. Learn more on how XOM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for ExxonMobil analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/3/2026.
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