Exxon Mobil (XOM) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Company Performance - Exxon Mobil (XOM) closed at $107.22, with a daily increase of +2.14%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, Exxon Mobil's shares have decreased by 3.84%, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.29% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Exxon Mobil is projected at $1.47, reflecting a 31.31% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $81.62 billion, indicating a 12.29% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Forecast - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.11 per share and revenue of $328.8 billion, representing declines of -21.57% and -5.95%, respectively, compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Exxon Mobil suggest a shifting business landscape, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's operations [4] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 3.88% in the past month, and Exxon Mobil currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [6] Valuation Metrics - Exxon Mobil is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.19, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 10.33 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.1, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.78 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry, which includes Exxon Mobil, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 232, placing it in the bottom 6% of over 250 industries [8]