Exxon Climbs as $1.92B Volume Ranks 42nd Institutional Buyers Boost Holdings Amid Earnings Beat and 3.7% Dividend Yield

Exxon Mobil (XOM) rose 1.39% on August 13, 2025, with a trading volume of $1.92 billion, ranking 42nd in the market. Institutional investors, including Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC, Northern Trust Corp, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., increased their stakes in the energy giant. Taylor Hoffman boosted holdings by 25.8% to 14,137 shares, while Northern Trust added 2.9 million shares in Q4, elevating its position to 46 million shares valued at $4.95 billion. Goldman Sachs also raised its stake by 3.7% in Q1, now holding 25.47 million shares worth $3.03 billion.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.64 per share, surpassing the $1.47 consensus estimate, though revenue declined 12.4% year-over-year to $81.51 billion. Exxon maintained a strong dividend yield of 3.7%, with an annualized payout of $3.96 per share and a payout ratio of 56.25%. Analysts highlighted the firm’s resilience, with 8 buy ratings and 10 hold ratings, though some trimmed price targets, such as Mizuho lowering its estimate to $124 from $129.

Institutional ownership now accounts for 61.80% of Exxon’s shares, reflecting sustained confidence amid volatile energy markets. The stock’s 52-week range of $97.80 to $126.34 and a market cap of $451.35 billion underscore its position as a key player in the sector. Recent investor activity and consistent dividend returns highlight Exxon’s appeal to long-term capital, despite challenges in revenue growth.

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