Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker 13F: New $20M Stake in XOM

Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker opened a brand-new stake in ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE: XOM) according to a Form 13F filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 2026. Because these regulatory reports look backward at the close of a prior period, this filing shows the fund's holdings at that time and may not reflect the investor's current shares today.

Inside Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker's ExxonMobil Trade

The fund initiated a fresh position by purchasing 121,369 shares of the energy producer. The total reported value of this new investment reached $19,752,805. Because this is a brand-new holding, there was no prior stake or corresponding percentage change to report from the previous period.

Other Institutional Activity in ExxonMobil

Other large money managers also adjusted their holdings in ExxonMobil around the same reporting cycle. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 12,005,948 shares, ending with 334,746,496 shares worth about $59.9 billion after a 3.7% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC reduced its stake by 461,028 shares, finishing with 270,731,921 shares valued at about $48.5 billion following a 0.2% decrease. State Street Corporation trimmed its position by 7,101,927 shares down to 206,811,526 shares worth about $37.0 billion after a 3.3% cut. FMR, LLC cut its stake by 2,268,080 shares, leaving it with 137,736,841 shares valued at about $24.7 billion following a 1.6% drop. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC boosted its holdings by 1,063,791 shares to end with 116,693,258 shares worth about $20.9 billion after a 0.9% increase.

ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation Stock Up 0.8%

Shares recently changed hands around $178.43 as of October 16, 2026, sitting just under the 52-week high of $178.69 and well above the 52-week low of $111.18. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $163.21 and its 200-day moving average of $151.43.

Recent Earnings

ExxonMobil posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $361.06 billion alongside earnings of $7.77 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 9.1% and a return on equity of 12.6%, with year-over-year revenue growth reaching 44.1%. The company's next quarterly financial report is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.

Dividend

ExxonMobil pays an annual dividend yielding 2.36%, backed by a payout ratio of 52.5%.

Insider Buying and Selling at ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation

Company insiders executed several stock sales prior to the filing. Darrin L. Talley, an officer at the firm, sold 5,000 shares on February 2, 2026, for a total value of $698,753. Later, on February 9, 2026, Talley disposed of 3,230 shares at an average price of $149.18, totaling $481,835. On March 2, 2026, Talley sold 2,150 shares at $157.82 per share for a total of $339,313. Finally, on March 16, 2026, Talley sold 1,080 shares at $155.50 each for $167,935. None of these transactions were reported as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street research firms have actively updated their views on the stock. On August 17, 2026, Barclays maintained its overweight rating while lowering its price target to $177.00 from $182.00. On August 19, 2026, Morgan Stanley kept an overweight rating and raised its target to $177.00 from $168.00. On September 3, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained a neutral rating while lifting its target to $185.00 from $158.00. On September 28, 2026, TD Cowen maintained a buy rating and raised its target to $180.00 from $168.00. On October 1, 2026, Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to an equal-weight rating with a price target of $182.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 22 analysts, with a mean price target of $174.00.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation is a major energy company engaged in finding and producing crude oil and natural gas across the United States, Canada, and global markets. Operating through major divisions spanning upstream exploration, energy products, chemicals, and specialty goods, the company remains a central bellwether for the broader energy sector.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker should keep an eye on ExxonMobil's upcoming earnings report on October 30, 2026, for fresh insights into the company's operational health. Institutional filing disclosures remain retrospective indicators of past portfolio adjustments. Keep in mind that 13F filings are backward-looking: they show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not represent the fund's current position.