Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the Goldman Sachs Dividend Stocks: Top 14 Stock Picks. Wells Fargo Increases Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Forecast, Maintains Bullish View On February 24, Wells Fargo analyst Sam Margolin raised the price recommendation on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $183 from $156. He maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said Exxon’s stock has helped lead the broader index higher and is undergoing a re-rating. Wells Fargo views this multiple ex ...

Company Overview - Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is one of the largest integrated energy companies globally, involved in oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and the production of fuels, petrochemicals, lubricants, and specialty plastics. The company is also investing in lower-emission businesses such as carbon capture and lithium development [5]. Financial Performance - In 2025, Exxon reported earnings of $28.8 billion and generated $52 billion in operating cash flow, maintaining its position at the top of the industry. Since 2019, the company's earnings per share have grown at a compound annual rate of 21%, while operating cash flow has increased at a 10% annual pace [2]. - The company achieved $3 billion in structural savings last year, bringing total savings since 2019 to $15.1 billion, which exceeds the combined total savings of other international oil companies during the same period [4]. Production Highlights - Exxon reached a production level of 4.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, the highest output in over four decades. Significant production records were set in the Permian Basin and offshore Guyana, where the company has focused its capital on high-margin barrels [3]. Analyst Ratings - Mizuho raised its price target for Exxon Mobil from $132 to $140 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. This adjustment followed the company's Q4 report, which led to a revision of Mizuho's financial model [1].