- Exxon Mobil’s (XOM) Q4 earnings, reported Friday, are projected at $1.68 per share amid volatile oil prices.
- The company is actively reshaping its portfolio, focusing on carbon capture initiatives while divesting from certain assets.
- Analysts maintain Overweight ratings with price targets up to $142, reflecting confidence in growth potential.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) reports its earnings on Friday, with the oil stock looking to rally to $150 as the industry stands in the spotlight. Investors are particularly interested in updates regarding Venezuela’s oil production and the company’s ongoing portfolio reshaping efforts.
Oil prices have hit a 4-month high in the US, which caused a stir for leading oil stocks like XOM and Chevron (CVX). However, lower commodity prices are expected to weigh on the Q4 results.
The recent oil price hike could give Exxon Mobil a revenue boost, which will be seen in the results. Analysts are projecting adjusted earnings per share of $1.68.
Consequently, XOM stock has appreciated 14% year-to-date, reflecting investor optimism despite recent volatility. Thus, solid earnings are expected to provide a further lift for XOM and fellow oil stock Chevron (CVX).
Meanwhile, Exxon Mobil is actively reshaping its portfolio, focusing on carbon capture initiatives while divesting from certain assets to align with lower-carbon operations. The company is capitalizing on more than just oil at the moment, which may be reflected in Q4 earnings.
On the other hand, in its latest SEC filings, XOM stated it is likely to see a sequential decline in upstream earnings by $800 million to $1.2 billion. This is due to a decrease in liquid prices.
Analysts maintain an Overweight rating for ExxonMobil, with price targets generally above the current market price of $122.91. Piper Sandler has set the highest price target at $142.00, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth potential.
Morgan Stanley and Barclays also maintained solid ratings and higher forecasts, indicating continued optimism in the sector.
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