Matthew Robert Van Epps Sells Exxon Mobil Shares

Matthew Robert Van Epps, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, sold shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation, trading under the ticker XOM on the NYSE. The transaction, reported on June 17, 2026, was valued between $1,001 and $15,000. This disclosure is part of the periodic transaction reports filed under the STOCK Act.

Other Institutional Activity in Exxon Mobil

Several major institutional investors have been active in Exxon Mobil recently. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 11.5 million shares, ending with 322.7 million shares valued at approximately $54.8 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC took a new position with 271.2 million shares worth about $46 billion. State Street Corp added 8.8 million shares, holding 213.9 million shares valued around $36.3 billion. FMR LLC grew its stake by 8.3 million shares, totaling 140 million shares worth nearly $23.8 billion. On the other hand, Geode Capital Management, LLC slightly reduced its position by about 445 thousand shares, holding 95.5 million shares valued at $16.1 billion.

Exxon Mobil Stock Snapshot

Shares of Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) traded near $141.86. The company has a market cap of approximately $588 billion and a P/E ratio of 23.88. Its forward P/E is 13.31, with a beta of 0.149, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $105.53 and $176.41, with a 50-day moving average of $151.08 and a 200-day moving average of $134.26. Exxon Mobil's current ratio is 1.036, and its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 18.261.

Recent Earnings

Exxon Mobil reported revenues of $326 billion, reflecting a growth of 2.6%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) is $5.94, with a net margin of 7.76% and return on equity (ROE) of 9.87%. The next earnings report is expected on July 31, 2026.

Dividend

Exxon Mobil offers an annual dividend rate of $4.12, yielding 2.9%. The payout ratio is 68.01%, indicating the portion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Exxon Mobil Corporation

Darrin Talley, Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning, has been actively selling shares of Exxon Mobil. On March 16, 2026, he sold 1,080 shares at an average price of $155.50. Earlier, on March 2, 2026, he sold 2,150 shares at $157.82, and on February 9, 2026, he sold 3,230 shares at $149.18. Additionally, on February 2, 2026, Talley sold 5,000 shares at $139.75.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 16, 2026, B of A Securities upgraded Exxon Mobil to a 'buy' rating with a price target of $154. Mizuho maintained a 'hold' rating with a $175 target on May 27, 2026. Barclays and Bernstein both maintained 'buy' ratings with targets of $182 on May 26 and May 11, respectively. The consensus among 22 analysts is a 'buy', with a mean price target of $169.91.

About Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil Corporation is a major player in the energy sector, focusing on the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through various segments including Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products. The company, headquartered in Spring, Texas, is led by CEO Darren W. Woods and employs around 57,900 people. Exxon Mobil also engages in lower-emission initiatives, such as carbon capture, hydrogen, and low-carbon fuels.

Bottom Line

The transaction by Matthew Robert Van Epps is a standard disclosure under the STOCK Act, reflecting activity that has already occurred. Investors often watch these filings to gain insights into potential trends or sentiment shifts. Exxon Mobil remains a significant entity in the energy sector, with substantial institutional interest and steady analyst coverage. As always, 13F filings and similar reports provide a historical snapshot and may not represent current positions.