XOM Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
XOM - Exxon Mobil Corporation
$144.57
-2.01 (-1.37%)
▼
5d:
-5.36%
30d:
-6.75%
90d:
-3.01%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 8, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 31, 2026
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Strength: 4.1/10
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1 traders called XOM this week
100% bullish • 0 bearish
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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: XOM shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: XOM shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$169.96
Based on -0.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$105.53
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 17.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: XOM is currently trading at $144.57, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $147.00 to $160.36. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 14.2) compared to its historical average (17.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 6.0% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, XOM is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $144.19. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: XOM has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $166.27 (+15.0%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, XOM is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $144.19. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: XOM has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $166.27 (+15.0%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$147.00 -
$160.36
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
54.8%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($166.27)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-5.4%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$147.00 -
$160.36
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$144.19
Resistance Level
$155.69
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 8, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.19
Wall Street Target
$166.27
(+15.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-43.4%
Profit Margin
7.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-6.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
14.2 vs 17.1
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-6.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$135.90
(-6%)
2-Year Target
$127.74
(-12%)
3-Year Target
$120.08
(-17%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→17)
$144.74
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.9, Growth: -4.9%)
$192.57
(+33%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.2, Growth: -4.9%)
$124.51
(-14%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.1, Growth: -4.9%)
$105.83
(-27%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.68 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.94
Bull Case
$276.63
(+91%)
Analyst growth 71.6%, PE expands to 27.1
Base Case
$251.48
(+74%)
Market implied 71.6%, PE stable at 24.7
Bear Case
$99.67
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.2 to 17.1
Stabilization Target:
$174.27
(+20.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+20.5%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
4
Buys
7
Sells
Net
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