Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) trades at $164.05, up 43.6% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $110.39 to $176.41; the price is 7.0% below that high. It is 7.0% below its all-time high of $176.41, reached in March 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +187.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 9.5% above its 200-day average of $149.82, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 22.5% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 21.1 and a dividend yield of 2.51%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/xom
Where it trades today
trading 81% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is 7.0% below its all-time high of $176.41, reached in March 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +187.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- XOM trades at 21.1x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 22.5%, below the sector norm of 32.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus CVX, COP, SLB matters here because leadership inside energy rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- XOM is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in XOM.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as CVX, COP, SLB start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for XOM come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as CVX, COP, SLB.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for XOM. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as CVX, COP, SLB.
What Exxon Mobil Corporation does
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products segments. Its Upstream segment explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas. The Energy Products segment offers fuels, aromatics, and catalysts, as well as licensing services. Its Chemical Products segment manufactures and sells olefins, polyolefins, and intermediates. The Specialty Products segment offers finished lubricants, basestocks, waxes, synthetics, elastomers, and resins. It is also involved in the manufacture, trade,…
Employees
57,900
Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated
Headquarters
Spring, United States
What analysts expect
XOM carries a buy consensus from 22 analysts, with an average price target of $173.64 versus $164.05 today (+5.8%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
XOM generated $361.06B in trailing revenue (44.1% year over year), with a 9.1% net margin, and $20.67B of free cash flow, against $31.78B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $323.90B | $71.24B | $33.94B | $28.84B | $6.70 | $23.61B |
| 2024 | $339.25B | $76.74B | $39.65B | $33.68B | $7.84 | $30.72B |
| 2023 | $334.70B | $84.14B | $44.46B | $36.01B | $8.89 | $33.45B |
| 2022 | $398.68B | $103.07B | $64.03B | $55.74B | $13.26 | $58.39B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
XOM is in 9 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLE: 23.5% of the fund, holding #1 of 21.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
XOM beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In an uptrend, pressing toward $169.14 resistance.
uptrend- Price is 1.8% above its 50-day average and 9.5% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 55 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $169.14 (+3.1%), the nearest floor $159.34 (-2.9%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is XOM a good investment in 2026?
Exxon Mobil Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 21.1, with medium volatility (22.5% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of XOM?
Based on 30-day volatility of 22.5%, XOM has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.21 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does XOM pay dividends?
Yes, Exxon Mobil Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.51%.
How far is XOM from its all-time high?
Exxon Mobil Corporation is 7.0% below its all-time high of $176.41, reached in March 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +187.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold XOM?
9 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Exxon Mobil Corporation. The largest weights: XLE (23.5%), VIG (2.84%), VYM (2.69%), VTV (2.43%) and VOO (1.01%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is XOM?
1.01%, as of August 31, 2026: XOM is holding #15 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $10.08 in Exxon Mobil Corporation.
What is the analyst price target for XOM?
The average analyst price target for Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is $173.64 based on 22 analyst estimates, about 5.8% above the current price of $164.05. The published range runs from $142.00 to $200.00.
How much revenue does XOM generate?
Exxon Mobil Corporation reported $361.06B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 44.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 9.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare XOM with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.