ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM)
ExxonMobil is a global energy giant that finds, extracts, and refines the oil and gas that powers much of the world's transport and industry.
Is ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: ExxonMobil is a global energy giant that finds, extracts, and refines the oil and gas that powers much of the world's transport and industry.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
The company successfully pivots to become a leader in the future energy mix.
A rapid global move away from oil makes their core assets less valuable.
What does ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation do?
ExxonMobil operates across the entire energy chain, from drilling for oil deep underground to turning it into petrol and chemicals at its refineries. Revenue is generated by selling these fuels and raw materials to businesses and consumers globally. The big question is how the company balances its traditional fossil fuel business with the global shift toward cleaner energy sources.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on momentum and value, and weakest on growth.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 2.6% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 3% over the year
- ✓Low debt - a sturdier balance sheet
- Momentum screens high (72/100)
- Massive scale and global reach
- Consistent history of paying dividends to shareholders
- Strong balance sheet with significant market presence
- Growth screens low (13/100)
- Potential for large-scale environmental cleanup costs
- Political instability in regions where they operate
- Long-term decline in demand for traditional fossil fuels
What do ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation's numbers mean?
How much money does ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes - ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation currently pays a dividend of about 2.6% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-30 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $3.63 | $4.11 | Beat +13% |
| 2026-05-01 | $1.01 | $1.16 | Beat +15% |
| 2026-01-30 | $1.69 | $1.71 | Beat +1% |
| 2025-10-31 | $1.82 | $1.88 | Beat +3% |
| 2025-08-01 | $1.56 | $1.64 | Beat +5% |
| 2025-05-02 | $1.74 | $1.76 | Beat +1% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation came in ahead of what analysts expected 6 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Massive scale and global reach
- Consistent history of paying dividends to shareholders
- Strong balance sheet with significant market presence
- Earnings can be highly sensitive to volatile oil prices
- Significant recent drop in annual earnings
- High exposure to environmental and climate-related criticism
- Potential for large-scale environmental cleanup costs
- Political instability in regions where they operate
- Long-term decline in demand for traditional fossil fuels
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A permanent, sustained collapse in global oil demand
- A major shift in company strategy away from oil and gas production
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.