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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Today, Exon Mobil shares are trading around one hundred fourteen
United States dollars, fluctuating in a range between just under
one hundred fourteen and nearly one hundred fifteen United States
dollars as the session progresses. This price sits closer to
the lower end of the company's fifty two week trading ban,
which spans from approximately ninety eight to one hundred twenty
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three United States dollars. In terms of trading activity, the
company's volume, at just over twelve million shares is notably
below its average daily volume, which is closer to eighteen
million shares, suggesting that investor interest is slightly subdued relative
to longer term patterns. Turning attention to recent news and developments,
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Exon Mobil just increased its quarterly dividend to one United
States dollar and three cents per share, reflecting a forward
yield of around three and a half percent. The next
payment is scheduled for December tenth, which should continue to
please income focus shareholders. In the broader landscape, the majority
of analysts covering Exon Mobil remain constructive, assigning the stock
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a moderate by rating across a consensus of twenty brokerages
half recommend holding, while the rest lean towards buy or
strong buy, with price targets congregating around one hundred twenty
eight United States dollars over the next year. Some firms
have recently nudged targets higher, with Piper Sandler and UBS
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Group both projecting future prices above one hundred forty United
States dollars, indicating confidence in the company's medium term earnings outlook.
Exon Mobil's most recent earnings call, released at the end
of October, depicted resilient profitability despite a modest year on
year dip. Revenues for the trailing twelve months are around
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three hundred twenty six billion United States dollars. Net income
stands near thirty billion United States dollars, and the company
continues to generate robust free cash flow, supporting both capital
expenditures and dividends. The company's financial position remained strong, with
a low debt to equity ratio and healthy liquidity described
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by current and quick ratios above one. Looking at the sector,
both bulls and bears are debating Exon's aggressive capital allocation strategy.
Some applaud ongoing cost discipline and renewed climate efforts, while
others caution about the risks tied to expanding production amid
possible over supply and the persistent volatility in global oil prices. Nevertheless,
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most current indicators show Exxon Mobil as steady, with analysts
expecting earnings per share for this year approaching seven United
States dollars and a price to earnings ratio in the
mid teens, generally in line with sector norms.