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NYSE · XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated
$169.32
Up+$4.20 (+2.54%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 10:28 AM
SID Score
7.5/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
59/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 504.12B
- P/E ratio
- 17.28
- Dividend yield
- 2.36%
- 52-week range
- $114.61 – $176.41
- Volume
- 12.34M
- Avg. volume
- 14.78M
Price performance
XOM price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
XOM closed at $169.32 after 20 trading sessions, up 2.27% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $169.32
- Period change
- +2.27%
- Period low
- $156.44
- Period high
- $169.32
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $165.36 | $169.64 | $165.15 | $169.32 | 12.34M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $168.70 | $169.45 | $164.04 | $165.08 | 13.95M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $165.07 | $167.09 | $164.08 | $165.99 | 11.37M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $167.00 | $167.37 | $163.18 | $165.23 | 16.62M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $162.875 | $165.18 | $162.55 | $164.23 | 13.13M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $160.61 | $163.11 | $158.75 | $160.66 | 12.62M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $161.02 | $161.48 | $159.16 | $159.47 | 16.21M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $164.43 | $165.65 | $162.09 | $162.21 | 13.76M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $163.93 | $165.02 | $162.76 | $164.15 | 11.29M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $163.60 | $164.70 | $162.215 | $164.55 | 11.39M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $159.94 | $161.59 | $158.74 | $160.95 | 18.37M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $156.60 | $157.42 | $155.32 | $156.71 | 11.36M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $157.625 | $158.19 | $156.14 | $156.44 | 14.3M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $158.00 | $161.13 | $157.76 | $158.19 | 14.85M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $161.45 | $162.805 | $160.46 | $160.64 | 17.53M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $163.87 | $165.22 | $162.25 | $164.05 | 10.84M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $166.54 | $168.00 | $164.61 | $165.11 | 14.31M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $167.02 | $168.64 | $166.07 | $166.15 | 13.8M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $166.065 | $168.21 | $164.66 | $164.77 | 13.65M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $164.35 | $165.67 | $163.254 | $165.56 | 18.95M |
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Company profile
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2024, it produced 3.0 million barrels of liquids and 8.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2024, reserves were 19.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 69% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.3 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
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- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $141.63
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 19
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Hold | — |
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Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
Why the Market Dipped But Exxon Mobil Holdings (XOM) Gained Today
In the most recent trading session, Exxon Mobil Holdings (XOM) closed at $169.08, indicating a +2.42% shift from the previous trading day.
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Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Performance
Exxon Mobil Corporation shares traded at $165.07, reflecting a daily gain of approximately 0.79% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, XOM appreciated $3.91, while the three-month return reached $13.23 and the one-year gain stood at $38.86, underscoring sustained upward momentum across multiple timeframes. The stock currently trades above both its 50-day moving average of $155.17 and its 200-day moving average of $150.70, confirming a bullish technical posture according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 51.6, indicating neutral momentum without overbought or oversold conditions. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 14.78 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity. Notably, XOM carries a beta of 0.379, demonstrating significantly lower volatility than the broader market and reinforcing its historical role as a defensive large-cap holding within the energy sector.
Exxon Mobil Corporation Valuation Analysis
Exxon Mobil's current market capitalization stands at approximately $504.1 billion, positioning it as one of the largest publicly traded energy companies globally per SID market data. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.28, which reflects a moderate valuation relative to historical energy sector averages. The price-to-book ratio registers at 1.99 according to SEC filings, suggesting the market values the company at roughly double its book equity. The PEG ratio is deeply negative at -121.86, driven by declining earnings growth expectations tied to commodity price cyclicality rather than structural deterioration. XOM maintains a dividend yield of approximately 3.35%, providing meaningful income return to shareholders. This yield remains competitive within the energy sector and reflects the company's longstanding commitment to capital returns. Overall, Exxon Mobil's valuation metrics indicate a fairly priced integrated energy major with a substantial income component for total return-oriented investors.
Smart Money Activity for XOM
Exxon Mobil's composite smart money score stands at 59 out of 100, generating a neutral signal according to SID market data. The institutional ownership component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust participation from major asset managers and pension funds, which is consistent with XOM's status as a mega-cap index constituent. Insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25 per SEC Form 4 filings, indicating moderate corporate insider engagement without pronounced buying or selling trends. The congressional trading component registers at 12 out of 25, suggesting mixed activity among elected officials with disclosed positions. Dark pool activity scores 9.6 out of 25, representing below-average off-exchange institutional volume relative to the broader market. The divergence between the strong institutional score and the weaker dark pool reading suggests that large-scale accumulation is occurring primarily through lit exchanges rather than alternative trading systems. Collectively, institutional filings confirm that smart money maintains a steady but non-aggressive posture toward XOM at current price levels.
Exxon Mobil Corporation Earnings Outlook
Exxon Mobil's most recent quarterly earnings report showed actual earnings per share of $1.16, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.14, representing a positive surprise of approximately 13.7% according to company earnings reports. However, the prior quarter reflected a miss, with actual EPS of $3.52 falling short of the $3.76 estimate by $0.24. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.45 for the upcoming quarter and $1.47 for the following quarter per consensus data, indicating expectations for sequential improvement from the $1.16 result. The next two earnings dates are scheduled for April 24 and April 28, providing investors with near-term catalysts. The mixed recent earnings trajectory—one beat followed by one miss—highlights the inherent volatility in energy sector earnings driven by fluctuating commodity prices. Analysts will closely monitor upstream production volumes and refining margins as key determinants of whether Exxon Mobil meets forward expectations.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for XOM
Wall Street consensus on Exxon Mobil reflects a predominantly constructive outlook per SID consensus data. Among the most recent analyst actions, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on August 19, while Barclays maintained its Overweight stance on August 17, signaling continued confidence from two major sell-side institutions. TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating on August 7, further reinforcing the bullish tilt according to Wall Street analyst reports. Piper Sandler maintained a Neutral rating on September 3, representing the most cautious recent assessment. Notably, Freedom Broker upgraded XOM from Sell to Hold on August 4, removing one of the few bearish voices covering the stock. Of the five most recent analyst actions, three carry bullish ratings (Overweight or Buy), while two hold neutral positions, and no active Sell ratings remain. This distribution indicates that the sell-side community broadly favors XOM's risk-reward profile at current levels, with the $165.07 price point attracting no outright negative sentiment from tracked analysts.
