The energy giant's strategy has fundamentally improved its ability to make money.ExxonMobil (XOM -0.03%) has come a long way over the last five years. The oil behemoth has transformed into a much more profitable company. It delivered industry-leading profitability during the third quarter, enabling it to provide its shareholders with industry-leading cash returns. On its third-quarter conference call, CEO Darren Woods shared the secrets to the company's success and explained how it has become the most profi ...

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When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Exxon Mobil (XOM) .Exxon currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 2.00, on a ...

Exxon is in an elite group of dividend stocks.The oil industry has had its share of ups and downs over the decades. Crude prices have varied wildly over the years. They even briefly went negative during the pandemic, only to spike into the triple digits after Russia invaded Ukraine. That stomach-turning volatility has made it difficult for many oil companies to maintain their dividends over the years, let alone continue increasing their payouts. That's what makes ExxonMobil's (XOM 3.18%) dividend history so ...

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On Friday, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) reported third-quarter 2024 earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by cost-cutting initiatives, high-yield investments and strategic divestments, all of which contribute to a strong business outlook. Before analyzing the factors underpinning this positive outlook and considering strategic options for investors, let’s first review the third-quarter results.XOM’s Q3 Earnings SnapshotExxonMobil reported earnings per share of $1.92 (excluding identified items), whic ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________to__________ Commission File Number 1-2256 Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 13-5409005 (State or o ...

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ExxonMobil delivered industry-leading results and shareholder returns in the third quarter. ExxonMobil (XOM -1.57%) is the undisputed leader in the oil patch. That was abundantly clear when taking a look at its recent third-quarter earnings report. The oil giant delivered industry-leading earnings and cash returns. Here's a closer look at the numbers showing that ExxonMobil is the top oil stock. Drilling down into ExxonMobil's third-quarter results ExxonMobil is a well-oiled machine these days. The oil gian ...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) reported third-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $1.92 (excluding identified items), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91. The bottom line, however, declined from the year-ago level of $2.27.Total quarterly revenues of $90 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $93.5 billion. The top line also decreased from the year-ago figure of $90.8 billion.Better-than-expected quarterly earnings were primarily driven by record-high liquids production volumes in the ups ...