The Numbers Speak for Themselves: ExxonMobil Is the Top Dog in the Oil Patch.

ExxonMobil is the undisputed leader in big oil.ExxonMobil (XOM -0.06%) is the 800-pound gorilla in the oil patch. The company simply dominates its peers. That was evident in its industry-leading second-quarter results.Here's a closer look at ExxonMobil's strong second-quarter performance and why its leadership should continue.Drilling down into Exxon's second-quarter reportExxonMobil delivered industry-leading second-quarter earnings of $9.2 billion. Exxon didn't just earn more money than its peers; it crus ...