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Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:42 am to
Posted by C
Houston
Member since Dec 2007
28231 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:42 am to
Yeah since 2008 or so including the div its return is single digits. I do see some tail wind that might beat the markets through 2028. Probably safe hold for a few years but it’s still a commodity business where national oil companies will continue to take market share leveraging the service companies vs public companies.


Posted by TDFreak
Coast to Coast - L.A. to Chicago
Member since Dec 2009
9234 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:56 am to
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Current value means nothing to my cost basis except what my DRIP is buying on dividend payment date.
Correct.

Might want to send the dividend elsewhere if you feel the share price has reached its short term peak.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53483 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:34 am to
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I inherited some shares of it a long time ago. It’s split twice and we’ve sold some but only to stay balanced.

My great uncle was an attorney for Esso which then became Exxon. He and his wife had no children and a shitload of Exxon stock. Think that it was part of their bonus program?? He died in 1976 and she in 1993.

I was blessed to inherit some and will always keep at least the same amount I inherited.

Pretty similar story. I inherited some XOM stock from my grandfather who worked there for 40 years or so. I sometimes forget about it because it's in a one-off account that I rarely check. I just set it to reinvest the dividends and might look at it twice per year.
Posted by turkish
Member since Aug 2016
2368 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 3:17 pm to
That’s what I was thinking. Regardless of whether cost basis or current value is the convention for calculating “yield,” you could make a better dividend in lots of other places with a claimed lower “yield.”
This post was edited on 1/16/26 at 3:28 pm
Posted by Ramblin Wreck
Member since Aug 2011
4158 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:51 am to
It is continuing to increase. I wonder if Darren Wood’s cautious comments on investing in Venezuela has increased confidence in the stock and contributing to the run up.
Posted by JackDempsey
Lake Charles
Member since May 2023
841 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 3:14 pm to
The stock market can be so strange at times. Like I mentioned earlier, why is XOM at an all time high ($133) when oil is sitting around $60? Don't worry, be happy, I guess.
Posted by Jaspermac
Texas
Member since Aug 2018
505 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 7:38 pm to
I have a friend that is in management at Exxon and he said there are 8 stages in making fuel and they make money at every stage and sell an absurd amount of byproducts during the way. They have mastered the process and make money no matter what is going on with oil prices
Posted by BRVMAX
Lousiana
Member since Sep 2004
114 posts
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:10 pm to
Because they have reduced the number of employees significantly over last 5 yrs. The other oil companies are following now.
Posted by Ramblin Wreck
Member since Aug 2011
4158 posts
Posted on 2/4/26 at 3:17 pm to
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Predicted to hit $150 maybe by the end of 26'


Maybe sooner than that.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110760 posts
Posted on 2/4/26 at 4:09 pm to
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quote:
Predicted to hit $150 maybe by the end of 26'


Maybe sooner than that.


They would historically split their stock as it creeped up. It looks like it's been over 20 years since they did this, though. I wonder if there is any current consideration of doing so.
Posted by JackDempsey
Lake Charles
Member since May 2023
841 posts
Posted on 2/4/26 at 9:33 pm to
Crude dropped 2% today and XOM hit $147. We might get another good dividend hike for the fourth quarter of 2026 if the stock price remains at all time highs. It was raised 4% last year.
Posted by Bard
Definitely NOT an admin
Member since Oct 2008
59006 posts
Posted on 2/5/26 at 10:50 am to
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They would historically split their stock as it creeped up. It looks like it's been over 20 years since they did this, though. I wonder if there is any current consideration of doing so.


With the way it's been going, I certainly hope so. That said, I don't think it's in the cards for now as they have been pushing buybacks since at least 2024.
Posted by Ramblin Wreck
Member since Aug 2011
4158 posts
Posted on 3/2/26 at 8:30 am to
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When should I consider selling? I bought when it was @ $40 - it's up to almost $130. Predicted to hit $150 maybe by the end of 26'


Hopefully you didn’t sell yet.
Posted by Newgene
Waveland, MS
Member since Nov 2005
7284 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 10:43 am to
I’m looking for a sell point. I’m sitting on a $160 now, and I’m thinking we might see that this week.
Posted by Everyday Is Saturday
Member since Dec 2025
1190 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 11:30 am to
When do you need the money? What is long term plan for that money?

Capital gains tax (0, 15 or 20%)...Is cheaper than ordinary income tax for many! Unless you still have to pay ordinary income tax, too, of course.

Retirees, the former is for you. Non-retirees, the latter is for you.

Have a real financial plan for your portfolio, and these questions answer themselves!
This post was edited on 3/15/26 at 11:47 am
Posted by PSS101
Member since Jun 2024
1628 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 7:55 pm to
Xom is a core holding
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
36760 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 8:25 am to
Timely thread. I'm still holding a bit and will likely need the cash relatively soon (7-10 months) for a large home down payment. Had taken some gains in the past and up 600% on the remainder.
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