ExxonMobil is 1 of Less Than 4% of S&P 500 Members to Achieve This Rare Feat

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 ...