Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) on August 17, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating on Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) on August 17, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $161.27
- Market capitalization
- $504.1B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays reiterated an Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil (XOM) on August 17, 2026, with the stock trading at $161.27 and a market capitalization of $504.1 billion.
Market Context
Exxon Mobil Corporation operates in the Energy sector. The stock currently trades at $161.27 with a market capitalization of $504.1B. The stock has gained 39.8% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Exxon Mobil Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Hold | N/A |
| Jul 28, 2026 | B of A Securities | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View XOM Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for XOM?
A rating of Overweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the XOM forecast page.
