Gold slides on bets for higher interest rates for longer amid raging Iran war Stocks end lower in choppy session after Netanyahu says Iran can't enrich uranium Ed Yardeni sees risk to his bullish gold target as prices lag expectations Oil reverses course, but Brent still hovering near highest level since July 2022 5 Stocks That Could Soar Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions By Tafara Tsoka Stock Markets Published 03/20/2026, 03:11 AM 5 Stocks That Could Soar Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions View all comments ...

Key Takeaways ExxonMobil relies on a strong balance sheet to navigate oil and gas price volatility.XOM's 14.04% debt-to-capitalization is far below the industry average of 29.2%.Financial strength enables ExxonMobil to fund projects, pay out dividends and pursue acquisitions.Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) generates the majority of its earnings from upstream operations, and, therefore, is highly vulnerable to volatility in oil and natural gas prices. However, unlike many energy companies, XOM can rely on its ...

Follow Modec Inc Exxon accelerates oil, gas projects in Guyana amid high prices | Reuters Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv ExxonMobil logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Companies Exxon Mobil Corp Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Purchase Licensing Rights Business Follow GEORGETOWN, Marc ...

A joint venture by Energean, ExxonMobil and Helleniq Energy has notified Greece it would look for gas in a western offshore bloc, the nation's hydrocarbons management agency said on Thursday, a move... ...

Oil prices held above $110 per barrel on Thursday after a wave of new escalatory attacks by Iran and Israel targeted key energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf, with price action only slightly slowed by comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting the US may remove sanctions on Iranian crude. Futures on Brent crude (BZ=F), the international benchmark, soared through Wednesday night and Thursday morning to briefly cross $119 per barrel for the second time since the war began before set ...

Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted, source says | Reuters Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv The warning followed a strike on Iran's South Pars gas field, a major escalation in the warwith the United States and Israel. Yanbu has been one of two major export outlets for any crude oil out of Gulf Arab countries since Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz after the war erupted late last month. ...

Core Viewpoint - With crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel, energy stocks are becoming increasingly attractive to investors, particularly those focusing on stability and dividends to mitigate risks while capitalizing on the oil and gas boom [1]. Group 1: Chevron - Chevron has adopted a shareholder-friendly strategy, expecting to increase total production by 7% to 10% by 2026 while reducing operating expenses through layoffs and cost-cutting measures [4]. - The current market capitalization of Chevron is $395 billion, with a current price of $198.61 and a year-to-date rally of nearly 30% [5][6]. - Chevron offers a forward dividend yield of 3.6% and has a nearly 40-year track record of dividend growth, with potential earnings growth exceeding 80% from 2025 levels [7]. Group 2: Energy Transfer - Energy Transfer operates midstream oil and gas assets across North America, generating substantial earnings and distributing most of its earnings to shareholders as a master limited partnership (MLP) [8]. - The current market capitalization of Energy Transfer is $65 billion, with a current price of $18.66 and a forward yield of 7.1% [9][10]. - Energy Transfer anticipates annual distribution growth of 3% to 5% driven by ongoing projects, which could lead to capital appreciation [11]. Group 3: ExxonMobil - ExxonMobil has increased its estimated cost savings from the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources from $2 billion to $3 billion and is also focusing on production increases and cost-saving opportunities [12]. - The current market capitalization of ExxonMobil is $662 billion, with a current price of $157.58 and a 43-year track record of dividend growth [13][14]. - ExxonMobil has a forward dividend yield of 2.6% and repurchased $20 billion worth of shares last year while growing its quarterly dividend, indicating strong return-of-capital efforts [14].

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) are positioned to generate substantially higher free cash flow through year-end 2026. Analysts tracking the Hormuz disruption are forecasting WTI to remain at elevated levels through the year. Barclays sees $85 a barrel, Goldman bumped theirs to $71, and Macquarie Group has even called for $150. Given that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed no oil will pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that handles approximately 20% of global ...

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Company Performance - Exxon Mobil (XOM) closed at $158.81, reflecting a +1% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.25% [1] - Over the last month, Exxon Mobil's shares increased by 5.91%, which is below the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 7.67% but better than the S&P 500's loss of 1.88% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings release for Exxon Mobil is anticipated to show an EPS of $1.66, representing a 5.68% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $82.47 billion, indicating a 0.8% drop from the year-ago quarter [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $7.04 per share and revenue at $331.8 billion, reflecting changes of +0.72% and -0.13% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a positive outlook for Exxon Mobil, suggesting optimism about the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Exxon Mobil has a Forward P/E ratio of 22.32, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 11.87 [5] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.23, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.13 for Oil and Gas - Integrated - International stocks [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 49, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]