Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is one of the 12 Best Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Right Now. On February 4, BMO Capital increased its price target on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) from $125 to $155 and maintained a Market Perform rating after the company’s recent quarterly earnings report and after BMO analysts met with the company’s incoming Chief Financial Officer, Neil Hansen.
BMO Capital analyst Phillip Jungwirth said that the company’s Q4 2025 results were “neutral from an expectations perspective,” but noted that Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) “once again delivered strong results, led by Energy Products.” The research firm also pointed to the company’s “differentiated portfolio and leading execution capabilities” as key strengths supporting the company’s outlook.
BMO and UBS Raise Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Targets
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On February 3, UBS also raised its price target on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) from $145 to $171 and kept its Buy rating. This update comes after the company’s Q4 2025 earnings report, which beat market expectations, as noted by UBS analysts.
Despite this, UBS pointed out that the company is facing some operational challenges. The firm noted that five of Exxon Mobil Corporation’s (NYSE:XOM) eight underlying segments missed expectations and international chemicals posted negative earnings. US chemicals earnings also declined by 56% compared to the previous quarter.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is an American energy and petrochemical company that manages an industry-leading portfolio of resources.
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