Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Price Targets

Comprehensive analysis of short, mid, and long-term price targets for Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM).

Give me a comprehensive price target analysis for Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM).

Below is a comprehensive Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) analysis as of 2025-10-10, including the requested price-target horizontal lines drawn on the chart and a detailed a multi-horizon investment thesis.

Note on price-target lines drawn

  • Low Target: 95.00 (green)
  • Median Target: 124.50 (blue)
  • High Target: 143.00 (red)
  • Time span extended: 2025-10-10 to 2025-11-09 (30 days into the future)
  • Colors:
    • Low (support): #2ECC71 (green)
    • Median (target/reference): #3498DB (blue)
    • High (target/resistance): #E74C3C (red)

Technical note: I used the active price chart tool to draw horizontal lines at 95, 124.5, and 143, extending to 2025-11-09. This provides a clear price-range framework for evaluating near-term dynamics against the longer-term target paths.

Executive Summary

  • Investment thesis: Exxon Mobil (XOM) remains a high-cash-flow producer with a strong dividend, robust balance sheet, and meaningful buyback opportunities. The stock trades at a modest forward multiple versus peers and benefits from a resilient energy demand backdrop and potential upside from energy-market normalization. The interim line of sight to a median price target around 124.50 and a high target near 143.00 over the next 12 months suggests favorable upside potential, with a downside buffer near 95.0 if energy demand weakens or macro headwinds intensify.
  • Overall price outlook: Moderately bullish on a 12-month horizon, with potential upside contingent on commodity cycle stability, energy margins, and continued capital-return discipline.

Fundamental Analysis Key metrics (selected, from provided data)

  • Current price: 112.91
  • Market cap: 481.36B
  • Enterprise value: 518.10B
  • Valuation:
    • Trailing P/E: 16.04
    • Forward P/E: 14.35
    • Price-to-Book: 1.83
    • PEG: not provided
  • Returns and margins:
    • Return on Equity (ROE): 11.83%
    • Return on Assets (ROA): 5.28%
    • Profit margin: 9.40%
    • Gross margin: 31.02%
    • Operating margin: 11.73%
  • Leverage and liquidity:
    • Debt-to-equity: 14.44x (high-ish leverage by some standards but within a stable, capital-intensive sector context)
    • Total cash: ~14.35B
    • Total debt: ~38.99B
  • Dividend: 3.47% current yield (five-year avg. yield ~4.32%)
  • Beta: 0.484 (lower market beta; indicates relatively lower volatility in broad-market terms)

Table: Selected Fundamentals

  • Currency: USD
  • Values reflect the provided data
MetricValue
Current price112.91
Market cap481,363,230,720
Enterprise value518,101,434,368
Trailing P/E16.04
Forward P/E14.35
Price to book1.83
ROE11.83%
ROA5.28%
Profit margin9.40%
Gross margin31.02%
Operating margin11.73%
Debt to equity14.44x
Total cash14.35B
Total debt38.99B
Dividend yield3.47%
Five-year avg. dividend yield4.32%
Beta0.484

Analyst Price Targets

  • Current price: 112.91
  • Number of analyst opinions: 24
  • Target Low / Median / High / Mean:
    • Low: 95.0
    • Median: 124.5
    • High: 143.0
    • Mean: 124.83

Table: Analyst Targets

MetricValue
Current price112.91
Number of opinions24
Target low95.0
Target median124.5
Target high143.0
Target mean124.83

Recent Earnings Summary (from provided quarterly data)

  • The latest quarter (2025-06-30) shows a resilient revenue base and robust earnings relative to prior periods.
  • Key items (latest three quarters shown in data):
    • 2025-06-30:
      • Total revenue: 79.48B
      • Gross profit: 17.95B
      • EBITDA: 16.95B
      • EBIT: 10.85B
      • Net income (continuing ops): 7.082B
      • Diluted EPS: 1.64
    • 2025-03-31:
      • Total revenue: 81.06B
      • Net income (continuing ops): 7.713B
      • Diluted EPS: 1.76
    • 2024-12-31:
      • Total revenue: 81.06B
      • Net income (continuing ops): 7.61B
      • Diluted EPS: 1.72
  • Observations:
    • Revenue remained in a stable, high-70s to low-80s billions range quarterly.
    • Diluted EPS improved sequentially into 2025-Q2 (1.64 vs 1.76 in Q1 2025), suggesting improving quarter-over-quarter profitability.
    • EBITDA/EBIT figures indicate meaningful cash flow and operating leverage.

Table: Recent Earnings (selected quarters)

Quarter (YYYY-MM-DD)Total Revenue (USDB)Gross Profit (USDB)EBITDA (USDB)EBIT (USDB)Net Income (Continuing Ops) (USDB)Diluted EPS
2025-06-3079.4817.9516.9510.857.0821.64
2025-03-3181.067.7131.76
2024-12-3181.067.611.72

EPS Trend

  • The EPS trend data provided shows recent quarterly progression and broader year-over-year context.
  • Current quarter (0q) EPS: 1.81177
    • 7 days ago: 1.75649
    • 30 days ago: 1.72944
    • 60 days ago: 1.69809
    • 90 days ago: 1.69257
  • +1q (prior quarter) EPS: 1.57528
    • 7 days ago: 1.53873
    • 30 days ago: 1.56716
    • 60 days ago: 1.56388
    • 90 days ago: 1.54967
  • 0y (trailing year) EPS: 6.71201
    • 7 days ago: 6.62768
    • 30 days ago: 6.69269
    • 60 days ago: 6.66823
    • 90 days ago: 6.54573
  • +1y EPS: 7.46039
    • 7 days ago: 7.45195
    • 30 days ago: 7.61884
    • 60 days ago: 7.70212
    • 90 days ago: 7.54645 Interpretation:
  • The most recent quarter shows a positive uplift in EPS versus the prior quarter (+q vs. 0q). The trailing year EPS is substantially higher than the current quarter due to the seasonality and annual earnings base. The year-over-year (+1y) figures suggest a higher annual earnings base over time, consistent with a company that uses consistent capex discipline and strong cash generation.

EPS Revisions

  • 0q:
    • Up last 7 days: 1
    • Up last 30 days: 3
    • Down last 30 days: 0
    • Down last 7 days: 0
  • +1q:
    • Up last 7 days: 1
    • Up last 30 days: 2
    • Down last 30 days: 4
    • Down last 7 days: 1
  • 0y:
    • Up last 7 days: 3
    • Up last 30 days: 6
    • Down last 30 days: 4
    • Down last 7 days: 1
  • +1y:
    • Up last 7 days: 3
    • Up last 30 days: 2
    • Down last 30 days: 4
    • Down last 7 days: 0

Interpretation:

  • Near-term revisions (0q) skew slightly positive (more upgrades than downgrades in the last 30 days).
  • Medium-term revisions (+1q) show net downgrades in the last 30/7 days, suggesting some concerns in the shorter horizon, but longer-term revisions (+0y, +1y) show more upgrades, indicating improved longer-term sentiment.

Technical Analysis (as of 2025-10-09 data window)

  • Price action: The stock trades around 112.9 with ongoing positive momentum relative to the 50-day moving average, and the latest 50-day MA value around 111.0 (latest data show MA near 111.0). Price above the 50-day MA is a supportive bullish signal.
  • 50-day Moving Average (MA): ~111.0 (late Sep to early Oct 2025)
  • RSI (14): ~50.3 (midline neutral; modestly constructive)
  • MACD (12,26,9): MACD ~0.5 vs. Signal ~0.7 (slightly bearish crossover recently; marginal positive momentum could develop)
  • Current price vs. MA: Price is modestly above the 50-day MA, indicating a mild near-term upside bias if momentum improves.

Table: Key Technical Indicators (latest)

IndicatorValue (approx)
Current price112.91
50-day MA~111.0 (as of 2025-10-09)
RSI (14)~50.3
MACD (12,26,9)MACD ~0.5; Signal ~0.7

Analyst Consensus & Price Targets

  • Coverage: 24 analysts
  • Current price: 112.91
  • Targets:
    • Low: 95.0
    • Median: 124.5
    • High: 143.0
    • Mean: 124.83

Key implications:

  • The median target implies roughly 10-12% upside in 12 months, with the high scenario implying ~26-27% upside in the same horizon.
  • The current price is about 9-12% below the median target, leaving meaningful upside if the momentum sustains and macro conditions hold.

Price Target Analysis (Short, Mid, Long-Term)

  • Short-Term (3 months): Target around 124.50 (median). Upside ~10-12% from 112.91.
    • Drivers: Stabilizing energy demand/margins, continued buybacks, ongoing dividend support, and any positive earnings surprises.
  • Mid-Term (12 months): Target around 143.00 (high). Upside ~26-27%.
    • Drivers: Sustained cash flow strength, potential multiple expansion on earnings stability, capital-return optimization (buybacks/dividends), and a continued favorable energy-services backdrop if oil/gas prices hold support.
  • Long-Term (3+ years): Price target range 150-170 (reasoned approximation based on steady-state fundamentals, capex discipline, and cash returns)
    • Justification and drivers:
      • Valuation framework: If Exxon sustains a forward P/E in the mid-teens and maintains strong FCF conversion, a long-run target in the 150-170 zone could be supported by earnings power and the company’s capital allocation strategy.
      • Cash flow durability: A high cash-flow generation capability supports dividends and buybacks, supporting a higher equity value over time.
      • Energy-market dynamics: A stable or modestly constructive energy demand environment and favorable refining margins could support durable earnings, which can compound into higher intrinsic value over multi-year horizons.

Table: Price Target Scenarios

HorizonTarget (USD)Upside vs Current (112.91)Key Drivers
Short-Term (3 months)124.50~10-12%Earnings momentum, buybacks, stable margins
Mid-Term (12 months)143.00~26-27%Cash flow strength, multiple support, capital returns
Long-Term (3+ years)150-170~33-50%Durable earnings, stronger capital allocation, energy-cycle resilience

Key Risks & Opportunities

  • Risks:
    • Energy price volatility and macro headwinds: A sustained downturn in energy prices or weaker demand could compress margins and cash flow.
    • Regulatory and environmental scrutiny: As a major integrated energy co., Exxon faces policy risks that could affect returns or capex strategies.
    • Commodity-cycle sensitivity: Near-term performance is sensitive to crude and refining margins; any prolonged weakness could weigh on EPS and valuation.
    • Debt management: While leverage is not extreme, debt dynamics in a volatile energy environment can constrain flexibility.
  • Opportunities:
    • Cash flow generation and capital returns: Exxon’s strong FCF supports a durable dividend and buyback programs, which can provide downside support and upside leverage as investors reprice cash returns.
    • Shareholder value rotation: If the market begins to favor steady, dividend-oriented energy names, XOM could see multiple expansion relative to peers.
    • Energy demand resilience: The global energy demand trajectory supports continued volumes and resilience in downstream operations.

Investment Recommendation

  • Recommendation: Hold
  • Time horizon: 12–24 months
  • Rationale:
    • The stock trades below the high target (143) but above the low-target (95) with a median target at 124.50, implying a potential 10–12% to 26–27% upside in the near to mid-term depending on energy-market dynamics. The risk/reward is relatively balanced: a solid base-case upside driven by cash flow and capital returns, but near-term macro and energy-market volatility could dampen returns.
  • Expected return potential over 12–24 months:
    • Base-case: ~12–18% upside to the median target in ~12 months, with potential to 26–27% to the high target if catalysts play out.
    • Long-run potential could be higher (in a favorable energy-cycle scenario), but that requires macro energy-market stability and continued execution on capital returns.

Appendix: Charted Price Targets (Horizontal Trendlines)

  • Low Target (95.00) — Extension: 2025-10-10 to 2025-11-09 — color: green (#2ECC71)
  • Median Target (124.50) — Extension: 2025-10-10 to 2025-11-09 — color: blue (#3498DB)
  • High Target (143.00) — Extension: 2025-10-10 to 2025-11-09 — color: red (#E74C3C)

Data caveats

  • All numerical data reflect the provided inputs and the latest available figures in the prompt. Real-world investment decisions should consider updated earnings releases, macroeconomic developments, and market conditions.
  • The long-term target band is a reasoned, scenario-based extension given the lack of explicit 3+ year consensus numbers in the provided data. It is intended to illustrate potential upside under constructive energy-market conditions and strong capital-return execution.

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