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NYSE:XOM
Exxon Mobil (XOM)
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Technical Analysis 
Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) has shown strong performance over the past five years, delivering a remarkable annualized return of 27%, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 13%. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook, pointing to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly the US-Iran situation, as a driver for future oil prices, with a target price of $166.35. Despite fluctuations in short-term earnings, Exxon is viewed as a stable investment due to its steady earnings and robust dividend yield, currently near 3%. Experts also highlight internal growth catalysts, especially in regions like Guyana, suggesting that Exxon has multiple avenues for expansion beyond just the oil price. Overall, while there are challenges in the oil market, particularly related to supply and reserves, the sentiment remains optimistic about Exxon’s long-term prospects.
A solid performer. Oil aren't getting phased out, but are cash flow juggernauts. XOM generated $17 billion of free cash in the first half of 2024 despite buying a company. Are buying back shares and pay a dividend of 3.3%. Natural gas prices are still depressed, but demand and prices will increase globally as we recover from high interest rates. Europe will buy LNG because it won't buy Russian oil.
Jim Lebenthal
He owns a lot of shares. It trades 11x PE forward, pays a 3.5 dividend and buys back a lot of shares. Their next earnings should be good. The oil prices remains high and natural gas is coming back. If the global economy performs better than expected, XOM will roar.
Jim Lebenthal
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The best of breed. Was punished years ago for getting booted out of the Dow index. They just bought Pioneer, which yes is a weight on the stock, but have enjoyed exploration success in Guyana (troubled politically) which added 11 billion barrels in reserves. They've maintained their investments while peers have not.
(Analysts’ price target is $126.39)
Rick Rule
XOM is clearly tracking the price of oil, which has been in a trading range of high-60s to high-80s. We're in a stage of curtailed production by OPEC+ and shale producers. Then, the price will rise again. Can China's demand get worse? If the US economy avoids a hard landing, then oil and XOM will pick up in price.
He just bought it for its dividend and valuation. This is his sole energy position.
Brian Belski
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Nice valuation. Likes LNG exposure.