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ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.

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JP Morgan analyst John M Royall highlighted key trends for the North American Integrated Oils sector entering 2025, with updates on forecasts, price targets, and ratings on major companies.
Rating/Price Target Update:
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<li>The analyst maintained an Overweight rating and a price target of $125 on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), citing its defensive characteristics in downside scenarios and portfolio of high-value projects in both <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xom/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upstream and downstream operations</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan remains &#8216;Not Rated&#8217; on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) due to its involvement in the HES acquisition.</li>
<li>Also, Royall reiterated the Overweight rating on Cenovus Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVE#NYSE">CVE</a>), viewing it as a unique execution story with the most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cve/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">attractive valuation in the coverage group</a>.</li>
<li>The analyst downgraded the rating for Imperial Oil Limited (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMO#AMEX">IMO</a>) to Underweight from Neutral, citing its low free cash flow yield and free cash flow to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/imo/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enterprise value ratios for 2025-2026</a>.</li>
<li>Apart from this, the analyst maintained Neutral rating on Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) and Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>).</li>
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Sector View: Brent crude is expected to average ~$70/bbl in 2025, down from ~$80/bbl+ in 2024 YTD, driven by global supply growth outpacing demand, adds the analyst.
Royall says downstream performance is likely to remain below mid-cycle, with refined product supply and demand growing in tandem.
The analyst upholds an $80/bbl long-term crude price deck and mid-cycle crack spreads for 2026+, while forecasting ~$70/bbl Brent with flat spreads in 2025.
The analyst writes that defensive positioning should dominate in 2026, favoring U.S. companies with stronger free cash flow, balance sheets, and capital returns compared to Canadian peers.
With crude price scenarios ranging +/-$10/bbl around the base case, the downside case of $70/bbl Brent aligns with current strip prices, underscoring downside risks beyond 2026. Consequently, Royall prioritizes defensive names and companies with unique re-rating opportunities for 2025.
Macro Forecasts Update: The analyst updated the macro forecasts and models since the post-earnings review. The fourth-quarter Brent price deck remains at $75/bbl, in line with quarter-to-date levels and the strip, while the 2025 price deck stays at $70/bbl, consistent with J.P. Morgan&#8217;s outlook.
Royall says that higher Western Canadian Select prices and improved downstream cracks have driven a 9% increase in his fourth-quarter EPS estimates.
For 2025, EPS estimates are raised by 8%, also supported by stronger WCS prices. Despite these adjustments, the projections are 3% below Street estimates for fourth quarter and 27% lower for 2025, reflecting the conservative crude price assumptions and refining outlook, adds the analyst.
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Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $138 to $127.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $127

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Exxon Mobil. Our analysis of options history for Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 60% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $207,130, and 8 were calls, valued at $426,005.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $125.0 for Exxon Mobil, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Exxon Mobil stands at 2491.88, with a total volume reaching 1,812.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Exxon Mobil, situated within the strike price corridor from $50.0 to $125.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Exxon Mobil Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734450337_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>96</td>
<td align="right">311</td>
</tr>
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<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$119.7K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$87.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
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<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$59.2</td>
<td>$55.5</td>
<td>$58.1</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Exxon Mobil, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Exxon Mobil</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 2,774,825, the price of XOM is down by -0.94%, reaching $107.45.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 45 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Exxon Mobil</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $130.6.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $147. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $132. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $134. 
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Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading lower by 3.3% to $107.10 since Monday&#8217;s open. The stock is facing headwinds this week over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42508408/what-is-going-on-with-alibaba-jd-li-auto-xpeng-stocks-on-monday">China&#8217;s weakening economic growth</a>. The company also received multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM/analyst-ratings">analyst rating updates</a> during Monday&#8217;s session.
What Happened: Fresh data from China's National Bureau of Statistics revealed that key economic indicators, including retail sales and property investment, underperformed in November. 
Retail sales rose just 3% year-on-year, falling short of economists' 5.3% expectations, while property investment plunged 10.4%, reflecting persistent challenges in the real estate sector.
For Exxon Mobil, these developments are significant as China is a major consumer of oil and natural gas, and economic slowdowns in the region often translate to reduced energy demand. The construction industry, heavily reliant on oil and gas, remains strained, with weak property investment raising concerns about future energy needs.
With oil prices sensitive to Chinese demand, Exxon's revenues and profit margins could be impacted if industrial activity and consumer confidence continue to falter.
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Investors can gain exposure to XOM by investing in the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NASDAQ">XLE</a>).<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is XOM A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
Wall Street analysts view Exxon Mobil on the whole as a Neutral, given the history of coverage over the past three months. Paul Cheng from Scotiabank in Exxon Mobil is the most optimistic, expecting a 12.4% rise in the stock in the coming year.
But looking at how the market as a whole thinks of the stock, you can reference historical price action for views on whether investors feel strongly about the stock one way or another. In the past 3 months, Exxon Mobil fell 7.7%, which indicates that opinion soured on the business and how attractive it is to own based on either its stock price, or underlying fundamentals, like revenue, which fell 0.82% over the past year.
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According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, XOM has a 52-week high of $126.34 and a 52-week low of $95.77.

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JP Morgan analyst John Royall maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $130 to $125.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $125

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Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">International Seaways Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSW#NYSE">INSW</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 7, International Seaways posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings. &#8220;We continue to execute on our balanced capital allocation strategy, utilizing our strong cash generation in third quarter to deliver double-digit returns to our shareholders,&#8221; said Lois K. Zabrocky, International Seaways President and CEO. The company's stock fell around 17% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INSW">52-week low of $34.32</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 22.87&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>INSW Price Action: Shares of International Seaways closed at $34.97 on Friday.</li>
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<li>On Dec. 9, Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read downgraded HF Sinclair from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $53 to $45. The company's stock fell around 13% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DINO">has a 52-week low</a> of $37.34.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.20</li>
<li>DINO Price Action: Shares of HF Sinclair closed at $37.45 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 16, Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintained Exxon Mobil with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $137 to $134.. The company's stock fell around 8% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM">low of $95.77.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 24.30</li>
<li>XOM Price Action: Shares of Exxon Mobil closed at $110.84 on Friday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in XOM share</a>s. </li>
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<li>Mizuho cut the price target for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) from $137 to $134. Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintained a Neutral rating. Exxon Mobil shares settled at $110.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $137 to $134.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $134

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in XOM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Exxon Mobil. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $101,760, and 6 are calls, amounting to $681,031.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $95.0 and $120.0 for Exxon Mobil, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Exxon Mobil's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Exxon Mobil's whale trades within a strike price range from $95.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Exxon Mobil Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734027427_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.64</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$275.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.56</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>318</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
In light of the recent options history for Exxon Mobil, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Exxon Mobil</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,181,601, the price of XOM is up by 0.15%, reaching $112.09.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 50 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Exxon Mobil</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $127.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $147. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $132. 
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Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta rated Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) Neutral <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">and a price target of $125</a>.
Yesterday, the company unveiled its Corporate Plan to 2030, targeting an additional $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42444546/2030-roadmap-exxonmobil-to-achieve-54m-barrelsday-production-targets-20-billion-earnings-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash flow over the next six years</a>.
The 2030 goals include increasing Pioneer acquisition synergies by 50% to over $3 billion annually, growing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">new business earnings to $3 billion</a>.
ExxonMobil is targeting up to $30 billion in lower-emissions investments and will allocate $27 billion – $29 billion in capex for 2025, with annual investments of $28 billion – $33 billion from 2026 to 2030, while reducing the reinvestment rate to 40%.
The analyst says that Exxon highlighted its differentiated Permian position post-Pioneer acquisition, leveraging non-sand proppants for better well performance.
Mehta notes that over the next 12 months, the company plans to deploy the technology in over 200 wells, though supply chain constraints remain a key focus for managing the deployment cadence.
However, Exxon was more cautious than expected regarding its 2030 volume outlook for Guyana, with forecasts set at 1.3 million bpd, compared to Goldman Sachs&#8217; estimate of 1.5 million bpd, adds the analyst.
Mehta says that the company emphasized its ongoing focus on using 4D seismic technology and expanding high-performance computing capacity to enhance resource recovery and maximize value capture. 
Additionally, the analyst notes that ExxonMobil is continuing to collaborate closely with the Guyanese government on gas development projects.
Going forward, the analyst says that it will closely monitor management&#8217;s updates on the execution of various LNG projects, particularly Golden Pass, due to previous challenges with execution and timing.
The analyst estimates EPS of $7.91 for 2024, $8.35 for 2025 and $9.71 for 2026.
Investors can gain exposure to XOM via&nbsp;EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Energy ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRLL#NYSE">DRLL</a>) and&nbsp;Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDE#NYSE">VDE</a>).
Price Action: XOM shares are down 0.39% at $111.48 at the last check Thursday.
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Exxon Has A Differentiated Permian Position Post-Pioneer Deal: Goldman Sachs Analyst

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $149 to $147.

UBS Maintains Buy on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $147

RBC Capital analyst Biraj Borkhataria reiterates Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $115 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Exxon Mobil, Maintains $115 Price Target

Looking into the current session, Exxon Mobil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading at $111.94, after a 0.65% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 7.13%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 10.15%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733945430_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Exxon Mobil P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Exxon Mobil has a better P/E ratio of 14.03 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 13.66 of the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. Ideally, one might believe that Exxon Mobil Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733945430_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) unveiled its Corporate Plan to 2030, targeting an additional $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in cash flow over the next six years.
The 2030 goals include increasing Pioneer acquisition synergies by 50% to over $3 billion annually, growing new business earnings to $3 billion.
The company aims to boost upstream production to 5.4 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, with over 60% from advantaged assets.
The company plans to grow high-value product sales&nbsp;80%&nbsp;versus 2024 that contribute over&nbsp;40%&nbsp;of 2030 earnings potential for Product Solutions.
ExxonMobil is targeting up to $30 billion in lower-emissions investments and will allocate $27 billion &#8211; $29 billion in capex for 2025, with annual investments of $28 billion &#8211; $33 billion from 2026 to 2030, while reducing the reinvestment rate to 40%.
The company targets earnings CAGR of 10%<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and cash flow growth of 8%</a>. Exxon aims to achieve $7 billion in structural cost savings by streamlining business processes, optimizing supply chains, improving maintenance turnaround processes, and modernizing IT and data management systems.
In 2025, the company plans cash capital expenditures of $27 billion – $29 billion, incorporating Pioneer Natural Resources and investments in new businesses, while maintaining flat base capital expenditures.
From 2026 to 2030, base capital spending remains steady, with growth driven by advancing long-term opportunities in new ventures and select large projects in traditional operations.
The reinvestment rate relative to projected cash flow is expected to decrease by 10 percentage points over the period.
Shareholder Returns: ExxonMobil projects $165 billion in surplus cash, driving higher shareholder returns.
The company plans $20 billion in share repurchases annually in 2025 and 2026, subject to market conditions.
Darren Woods, ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO, said, &#8220;We expect this capital to generate returns of more than 30% over the life of the investments.&nbsp;Strong investment returns have driven 42 consecutive years of annual dividend growth, a claim only 4% of the S&amp;P 500 can make. This is why, when we list our capital allocation priorities, investing in accretive growth always comes first.&#8221;
Price Action: XOM shares are down 0.84% at $111.72 at the last check Wednesday.
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The global lithium market is set to remain oversupplied, keeping the prices depressed, but this challenging situation for commodity producers could help battery makers ease the transition to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles" rel="noreferrer noopener">electric vehicles(EVs)</a>.
Lithium prices have plummeted after soaring to $80,000 per ton in 2022, now trading below $10,000 per ton. The surplus stems from weaker-than-expected EV sales, aggressive production expansions, and strategic commitments by Chinese operators to maintain dominance in the global battery supply chain.
"There are some assets in production that shouldn't really be, but for their own reasons, they're ploughing on," said Martin Jackson, head of battery raw materials at CRU. Reuters <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/lithium-supply-surplus-set-stay-with-battery-makers-help-2024-12-10/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> his estimate that about 10% of global lithium production is currently unprofitable.
According to the Reuters report, UBS forecasts a 25% increase in global lithium supply this year, with the surplus expected to persist until 2027. Meanwhile, S&amp;P Global projects prices to stabilize between $9,900 and $11,600 per ton until 2026.
Driven by Beijing's ambition to dominate the market, Chinese companies remain a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/06/39477524/exclusive-china-linked-lithium-volatility-a-headache-for-producers-but-a-win-for-retail-inves" rel="noreferrer noopener">key factor in lithium production</a>. Production persists in Australia, Africa, and South America even at high operational costs, as China has to ensure a steady supply to support its rising EV industry.
In the U.S., lithium producers are also adapting to market pressures. ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/24/11/42087743/exxon-mobils-lithium-leap-100000-metric-tons-to-fuel-lg-chems-us-plant" rel="noreferrer noopener">has partnered with</a> LG Chem to secure lithium for a cathode production facility in Tennessee, aiming to become the largest of its kind in the country. Yet, despite the tailwind from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Donald Trump's second mandate could bring potential rollbacks. On top of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39870803/us-mine-development-delays-among-worlds-longest-second-only-to-zambia" rel="noreferrer noopener">permitting delays</a>, his policy shift could slow domestic progress.
Major producers like SQM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/11/42036495/a-peek-at-sociedad-quimica-y-mineras-future-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">suffered significantly</a>, with the company reporting a 73% decline in quarterly profits despite record sales volumes. Yet, the industry remains optimistic about long-term prospects. If the EV adoption accelerates, analysts see prices recovering above $14,500 per ton.
Still, some lithium operators are set to prosper even at current prices. Volt Lithium, a Canadian firm focusing on direct lithium extraction (DLE), has agreed with Wellspring Hydro to deploy a field unit in North Dakota.
With a worst-case-scenario extraction price of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/06/39480795/exclusive-volt-lithium-ceo-touts-6b-cash-flow-opportunity" rel="noreferrer noopener">$2,900 per ton of lithium</a>, Volt will test its technology at the <a target="_blank" href="https://voltlithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12-10-2024-North-Dakota-Field-Study-Agreement-Final-.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-largest domestic brine production</a>. The firm already has DLE operations in the Permian basin in Texas and the Keg River formation in its native Alberta.
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ExxonMobil Expects To Deliver Growth Potential Of $20B In Earnings And $30B In Cash Flow Over The Next Six Years

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM/analyst-ratings">&#8220;overvalued&#8221; versus Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).</a>
On Nov. 26, RBC Capital analyst Biraj Borkhataria maintained Exxon Mobil with a Sector Perform and lowered the price target from $120 to $115.
&#8220;I don't care about the near-term on this stock,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). &#8220;Not everything's going to go up at once, some things are just going to be very solid for when things go down, and you can buy more of, and that's BlackRock.&#8221;
On Dec. 3, the company disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire HPS Investment Partners for around $12 billion.
Cramer recommended to avoid Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>). &#8220;It should never have gone up as much as it did, and it's going to come back down. And it's not done going down. It went too high. It's up way too much,&#8221; he added.
On Nov. 29, Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintained Lumen Technologies with a Neutral and raised the price target from $6.5 to $8.
When asked about Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), he said, &#8220;It's enterprise software, and those stocks cannot be kept down. I am not going to tell you to buy it or sell it. I am just saying that enterprise software is so hot, people just can't resist.&#8221;
On Oct. 9, Applied Digital reported quarterly losses of 15 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate for losses of 29 cents.
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On Nov. 22, Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quatrochi initiated coverage on ON Semiconductor with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $85.
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On Dec. 6, JPMorgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained LyondellBasell Industries with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $100 to $90.
Cramer said Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) is the kind of company he does like.
On Dec. 3, Keybanc analyst Ken Newman maintained Applied Industrial with an Overweight and raised the price target from $275 to $325.
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The OPEC+ group decided on Thursday to extend its collective oil production cuts of 3.65 million barrels per day (bpd) through the end of 2026, solidifying the cartel&#8217;s cautious stance amid global demand concerns and rising output <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">from non-OPEC+ producers.</a>
During its December meeting, the group also announced a gradual unwinding of cuts starting in April 2025, a move designed to prevent oversupply risks, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/05/oil-prices-little-changed-after-opec-members-delay-production-increase-until-april.html">CNBC </a>reports.
Here are the major takeaways from OPEC+&#8217;s latest meeting and how oil markets reacted to the news.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OPEC+ Key Announcements: Long-Term Cuts, Gradual Increases</h3>
<ol>
<li>Extension of Output Cuts OPEC+ confirmed the continuation of its collective cuts of 3.65 million bpd until the end of 2026. This includes both baseline adjustments and voluntary reductions.</li>
<li>Voluntary Cuts Extended Through March 2025 Member countries implementing additional voluntary cuts of 2.2 million bpd, first announced in November 2023, will extend these reductions until the end of March 2025.</li>
<li>Gradual Unwinding Over 18 Months Starting in April 2025, OPEC+ plans to begin a phased increase in production. Instead of the originally anticipated 12-month timeline, the unwinding process will stretch over 18 months, concluding in September 2026. This slower pace reduces monthly additions to the market, helping avoid potential oversupply.</li>
<li>Baseline Boost for UAE The UAE will receive a 300,000 bpd increase to its production baseline starting in April 2025, phased in gradually over the same 18-month period.</li>
<li>Extended Compensation Period Member states that overproduced in the past will now have until June 2026 to compensate for excess output.</li>
<li>Capacity Assessments Extended The group extended its capacity assessment period to November 2026. This is a sensitive issue that often requires delicate negotiations among members, and it helps preserve unity within the group.</li>
</ol>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Insights</h3>
Amena Bakr, senior research analyst at Energy Intelligence, highlighted the significance of the extended timeline for unwinding production cuts: "By pushing voluntary cuts back three months and extending unwinding over 18 months, OPEC+ reduces monthly increments and creates a bigger cushion for compensation cuts. This demonstrates the group's commitment to managing markets cautiously."
Prior to the OPEC+ meeting, Goldman Sachs analysts, including Daan Struyven, stated: &#8220;The rise in compliance and the likely extension of cuts support our view of modest near-term upside to oil prices. We maintain our $76/bbl average 2025 Brent price forecast.&#8221;
Last week, Bank of America warned that uncertainties surrounding key producers like Saudi Arabia, OPEC, and Iran could still disrupt market dynamics.
"The fortunes of commodity exporters will depend on the interplay between negative tariff and interest rate shocks and the positive effects of fiscal easing in China," the bank said in its 2025 economic outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The oil market's immediate reaction to the OPEC+ announcements was negative, with prices dipping by about $1 per barrel after early reports of the deal. 
Yet, oil futures managed to trim losses as much of the news aligned with expectations.
Front-month West Texas Intermediate futures – broadly tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – traded at $68.54 a barrel by 8:35 a.m. in New York, flat for the day.
Broader concerns about slowing global demand and rising non-OPEC+ production continue to weigh on market sentiment.
The muted oil market reaction extended to U.S.energy equities. 
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) edged up by 0.1% in premarket trading. Major oil players Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) also traded flat.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with XOM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 61%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $474,429, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $969,251.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $125.0 for Exxon Mobil during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Exxon Mobil's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Exxon Mobil's significant trades, within a strike price range of $100.0 to $125.0, over the past month.
<h3>Exxon Mobil 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733337953_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$316.0K</td>
<td>392</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$171.8K</td>
<td>16.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$141.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$105.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Exxon Mobil, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Exxon Mobil</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,058,725, with XOM's price down by -2.84%, positioned at $114.33.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Exxon Mobil</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $123.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $132. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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