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Exxon Mobil Corporation

NYSE-XOM

Company Overview

Exxon Mobil Corporation explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States and internationally. It operates through Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical segments. The company is also involved in the manufacture, trade, transport, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals, and other specialty products; manufactures and sells petrochemicals, including olefins, polyolefins, aromatics, and various other petrochemicals; and captures and stores carbon, hydrogen, and biofuels. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 20,528 net operated wells with proved reserves. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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    Exxon Mobil Corporation

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    corporate.exxonmobil.com

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    Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels

  • Year Founded

    1870

Company Statistics

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Bulls Say

  • Exxon responded to shareholder concerns by hiring outside managers in key roles, appointing new board members, increasing disclosure, and announcing emis

  • Exxon will see its portfolio mix shift toward liquids pricing as gas volumes decline and new oil projects come online. Cash margins are expected to improve as a result, thanks to increased volumes from Permian and Guyana.

  • With coordination between upstream and downstream operations, as well as integrated refining and chemical facilities, Exxon achieves a high level of integration that creates value instead of simply owning the assets.

Bears Say

  • Exxon's increased spending to grow volumes risks resulting in lower returns as it did previously. The timing could be off, given the current global oversupply and soft demand. Lower oil prices would result in lower-than-expected earnings.

  • Despite activist pressure and new board members, Exxon has not sufficiently reduced hydrocarbon investment levels and continues developing long-life projects with a high risk of becoming stranded.

  • Exxon's low-carbon investments could disappoint, as delays and lack of government support erode expected returns.

Source: Morningstar Analysis - Dec 10, 2025

What's happening

Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025

Exxon Mobil Corp Faces Operational Hurdles Amidst Mixed Analyst Sentiment

  • Exxon Mobil Corp encountered significant operational challenges, particularly in its international asset pursuits.
  • The rejection of Exxon's bid for Lukoil's foreign assets by the U.S. Treasury raised concerns about its global expansion efforts.
  • Despite some positive analyst ratings, the overall market sentiment remained cautious due to regulatory pressures and macroeconomic volatility.

Over the past month, Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) experienced a decline of 1.3%, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.3%. This resulted in a relative lag of 2.6% against the broader market despite some bullish sentiment surrounding its stock during this period. Significant operational challenges and strategic setbacks primarily drove bearish trends that impacted investor confidence.

A notable hurdle for XOM was its failed attempt to acquire Lukoil's foreign assets after the U.S. Treasury rejected their offer, amidst competition from major players like Chevron. This setback highlighted difficulties in expanding Exxon's global footprint within the oil sector and contributed to negative sentiment around its stock performance on December 15th, leading to a drop of 1.4%. Additionally, there were concerns regarding Exxon's capital expenditure plans; reports indicated reduced spending on low-emission activities while increasing production forecasts without corresponding investments.

Throughout early December, analysts provided mixed signals about XOM’s prospects as Mizuho raised price targets while Cowen maintained a Buy rating but adjusted earnings expectations due to improved recovery rates in the Permian Basin—factors that did not lead to immediate positive movement for shares amid ongoing macroeconomic volatility affecting oil prices overall. On December 9th alone, social media discussions suggested that XOM was nearing a breakout point after clearing previous resistance levels; however, these discussions did not translate into sustained upward momentum.

Despite certain bullish indicators throughout this timeframe—including strong dividends and potential growth strategies such as enhanced production capabilities in Guyana—the overall tone remained cautious due to regulatory pressures impacting operations both domestically and internationally. Notably though, Exxon Mobil Corp outperformed the Energy (XLE) sector by 51.1%.

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