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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.4%, Dividend Yield is 3.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.2%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.6%, Dist 3Y High is -2.7%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.1%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, CFO LTM is 52 Bil, FCF LTM is 24 Bil
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -21%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%
Key risks
XOM key risks include [1] growing regulatory, Show more.
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, Hydrogen Economy, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.4%, Dividend Yield is 3.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.2%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, CFO LTM is 52 Bil, FCF LTM is 24 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, Hydrogen Economy, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.6%, Dist 3Y High is -2.7%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -21%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.1%
7 Key risks
XOM key risks include [1] growing regulatory, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

XOM Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) experienced a positive stock movement of approximately 3% from late November to mid-December 2025. This increase can be attributed to several key factors that bolstered investor confidence and improved the company's financial outlook. 1. ExxonMobil's Increased Shareholder Returns.

ExxonMobil demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns by increasing its dividend by 4%, extending its streak of dividend growth to 43 consecutive years. Additionally, the company outlined plans for approximately $20 billion in share buybacks during 2025, which helps to underpin shareholder yield and capital return even in potentially softer commodity price environments. 2. Upward Revision of 2030 Corporate Plan.

In December 2025, Exxon Mobil updated its long-term corporate plan for 2030. The revised plan projects an increase in expected earnings by an additional $25 billion and cash flow by an additional $35 billion, notably without necessitating an increase in capital spending. This signals improved efficiency and stronger future profitability to investors.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
XOM Return-36%58%87%-6%11%12%121%
Peers Return-36%60%83%4%-7%9%97%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
XOM Win Rate25%75%67%42%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate40%63%65%53%45%63% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
XOM Max Drawdown-54%0%0%-9%-3%-6% 
Peers Max Drawdown-67%-1%0%-15%-12%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CVX, COP, OXY, MPC, VLO. See XOM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventXOMS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-20.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven25.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven99 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-55.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven125.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven659 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven32.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,169 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-34.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,738 days1,480 days

Compare to CVX, COP, MPC, DEC, XOM


In The Past

Exxon Mobil's stock fell -20.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/8/2022. A -20.5% loss requires a 25.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Exxon Mobil (XOM)

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
11.2%11.2%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.7%4.7%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.9%5.9%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
27.0%27.0%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-5.5%-5.5%-7.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
11.2%11.2%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.7%4.7%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.9%5.9%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
27.0%27.0%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-5.5%-5.5%-7.1%

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Financials

XOMCVXCOPOXYMPCVLOMedian
NameExxon Mo.Chevron ConocoPh.Occident.Marathon.Valero E. 
Mkt Price116.69147.7591.9439.62168.32162.71132.22
Mkt Cap500.0286.5114.539.151.050.382.7
Rev LTM324,924186,97959,78826,601133,262123,071128,166
Op Inc LTM35,70815,06712,5494,8024,7343,0858,676
FCF LTM23,77515,4247,0883,7994,2763,9605,682
FCF 3Y Avg31,46218,1858,9105,0468,2986,9898,604
CFO LTM51,52031,84519,93511,2547,3914,83915,594
CFO 3Y Avg55,76834,25020,72011,87310,7837,92616,296

Growth & Margins

XOMCVXCOPOXYMPCVLOMedian
NameExxon Mo.Chevron ConocoPh.Occident.Marathon.Valero E. 
Rev Chg LTM-4.4%-3.6%8.2%-2.0%-6.1%-8.5%-4.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.6%-6.2%-6.6%-9.6%-8.3%-10.3%-7.4%
Rev Chg Q-5.1%-1.5%15.3%-7.7%-0.8%-2.2%-1.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.4%-0.4%3.4%-2.0%-0.2%-0.6%-0.5%
Op Mgn LTM11.0%8.1%21.0%18.1%3.6%2.5%9.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg12.7%11.2%24.1%21.5%6.0%5.3%12.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%-0.3%-1.0%-2.0%0.4%0.8%-0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM15.9%17.0%33.3%42.3%5.5%3.9%16.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg16.5%17.6%35.6%42.8%7.4%5.7%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM7.3%8.2%11.9%14.3%3.2%3.2%7.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.3%9.3%15.3%18.1%5.7%5.0%9.3%

Valuation

XOMCVXCOPOXYMPCVLOMedian
NameExxon Mo.Chevron ConocoPh.Occident.Marathon.Valero E. 
Mkt Cap500.0286.5114.539.151.050.382.7
P/S1.51.51.91.50.40.41.5
P/EBIT11.412.97.89.27.421.310.3
P/E16.722.412.918.617.733.618.2
P/CFO9.79.05.73.56.910.47.9
Total Yield9.4%8.7%11.1%5.4%7.9%5.8%8.3%
Dividend Yield3.4%4.3%3.4%0.0%2.2%2.8%3.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.4%6.2%6.9%9.8%14.3%14.6%8.4%
D/E0.10.10.20.60.70.20.2
Net D/E0.10.10.20.50.60.10.1

Returns

XOMCVXCOPOXYMPCVLOMedian
NameExxon Mo.Chevron ConocoPh.Occident.Marathon.Valero E. 
1M Rtn-0.3%-1.5%5.2%-3.8%-11.7%-6.2%-2.7%
3M Rtn4.3%-4.4%0.9%-13.6%-8.8%0.7%-1.8%
6M Rtn3.6%1.0%-1.2%-12.2%0.6%17.0%0.8%
12M Rtn14.3%8.2%0.0%-14.1%29.0%41.5%11.2%
3Y Rtn22.2%-2.6%-9.5%-32.6%60.9%49.2%9.8%
1M Excs Rtn-3.5%-5.5%1.6%-6.8%-16.8%-12.7%-6.1%
3M Excs Rtn3.0%-6.4%-1.3%-15.0%-11.8%-3.7%-5.0%
6M Excs Rtn-7.1%-10.6%-11.4%-22.3%-11.3%7.0%-11.0%
12M Excs Rtn-1.0%-8.6%-16.2%-26.0%11.7%21.4%-4.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-49.5%-73.8%-80.5%-105.7%-9.1%-22.0%-61.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Energy Products320,122371,872208,906  
Upstream85,527116,89821,79714,54923,143
Chemical Products33,89941,90128,628  
Specialty Products21,53223,29117,331  
Intersegment revenue-126,451-155,564   
Corporate and Financing 277303841
Chemical   23,09127,416
Downstream   140,896204,983
Total334,629398,675276,692178,574255,583


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Upstream21,30836,47915,775-20,03014,442
Energy Products12,14214,966-346  
Specialty Products2,7142,4153,259  
Chemical Products1,6373,5436,989  
Corporate and Financing-1,791-1,663-2,636-3,296-3,017
Chemical   1,963592
Downstream   -1,0772,323
Total36,01055,74023,041-22,44014,340


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Upstream206,366206,459209,272216,017246,931
Energy Products74,46073,56564,630  
Corporate and Financing49,81744,67122,86320,07218,171
Chemical Products34,67533,21731,250  
Specialty Products10,99911,15510,908  
Chemical   38,05936,920
Downstream   58,60260,575
Total376,317369,067338,923332,750362,597


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity44,457,065
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-8.6%
Average Daily Volume14,354,681
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.10
Basic Shares Quantity4,285,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025804202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025505202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024219202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241104202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024805202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024429202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231031202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023801202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022222202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021223202210-K 12/31/2021
93020211103202110-Q 9/30/2021