TrustBank Acquires Shares of 10,788 ExxonMobil Corporation $XOM
by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat GemTrustBank bought a new stake in ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 10,788 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,298,000. ExxonMobil makes up approximately 0.5% of TrustBank’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of XOM. Peoples Bank OH grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Peoples Bank OH now owns 14,993 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,804,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Paulson Wealth Management Inc. now owns 7,368 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $887,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 4,292 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $516,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC now owns 8,698 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,047,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of ExxonMobil by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. now owns 5,903 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $711,000 after purchasing an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 61.80% of the company’s stock.
More ExxonMobil News
Here are the key news stories impacting ExxonMobil this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ExxonMobil is seeking environmental approval for the Haimara gas-condensate project in Guyana’s Stabroek block, a sign of continued expansion in one of its most important growth areas. ExxonMobil seeks environmental approval for new offshore project in Guyana
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted ExxonMobil as a top high-yield energy name, reinforcing investor interest in its dividend and defensive profile amid market volatility. 5 Top-Ranked High-Yielding Energy Stocks to Buy for a Stable Portfolio
- Neutral Sentiment: Occidental Petroleum is taking a 10% stake in ExxonMobil’s offshore Trinidad deepwater block, which validates the project but also signals Exxon is sharing development risk and future upside. Exclusive: Occidental takes 10% stake in Exxon deepwater block offshore Trinidad, sources say
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to frame Exxon as an income and energy-price play, with bullish comparisons tied to higher oil prices and stable cash generation. Oil Above $90: Is ExxonMobil a Better Buy Than ConocoPhillips?
- Negative Sentiment: Energy stocks fell late in the day, and XOM was caught in the sector-wide selloff as investors reacted to softer oil prices and shifting geopolitical headlines. Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late Afternoon
- Negative Sentiment: Oil prices slipped after comments from President Trump that Iran talks were “proceeding nicely,” which weighed on the broader energy complex and likely pressured ExxonMobil shares. USO, UCO, BATL, XOM Slip: Oil Dips Below $100 After Trump Says Iran Talks ‘Proceeding Nicely’
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, VP Darrin L. Talley sold 2,150 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $157.82, for a total transaction of $339,313.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 18,204 shares in the company, valued at $2,872,955.28. The trade was a 10.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
ExxonMobil Price Performance
ExxonMobil stock opened at $150.18 on Wednesday. ExxonMobil Corporation has a 52 week low of $101.18 and a 52 week high of $176.41. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $155.70 and a 200 day simple moving average of $139.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock has a market cap of $622.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.33, a PEG ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 0.19.
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.18. ExxonMobil had a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 7.57%.The business had revenue of $83.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $81.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.76 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that ExxonMobil Corporation will post 11.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
ExxonMobil Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. ExxonMobil’s payout ratio is presently 69.48%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on XOM. Weiss Ratings cut ExxonMobil from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on ExxonMobil from $195.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on ExxonMobil from $175.00 to $172.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Mizuho lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $162.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on ExxonMobil from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $164.90.
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About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil 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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