"Argus highlights that Exxon's Q1 2026 beat came despite three meaningful headwinds: lower volumes from Middle East impacts, operations disruptions in Kazakhstan, and U.S. Winter Storm Fern, plus higher depreciation. Reported adjusted EPS of $1.16 topped the $1.01 consensus, the fourth consecutive quarter beating estimates."
"The bull case for Exxon Mobil stock rests on advantaged barrels. Permian production hit a record 1.8 million boed in Q4 2025, while Guyana topped 900,000 gross bpd, with Yellowtail starting up four months ahead of schedule."
"For long-term holders of Exxon Mobil shares, the message is that low-cost barrels from two flagship basins are increasingly driving the earnings algorithm."
Argus analyst Bill Selesky increased Exxon Mobil's price target to $169, maintaining a Buy rating following the company's Q1 2026 earnings beat. The upgrade reflects a 30-cent increase to 2026 EPS guidance to $7.91, driven primarily by anticipated higher production rates from Permian and Guyana operations. Exxon achieved record Permian production of 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent daily in Q4 2025, while Guyana exceeded 900,000 gross barrels per day with Yellowtail starting four months ahead of schedule. The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.16, beating consensus estimates of $1.01 despite headwinds from Middle East impacts, Kazakhstan disruptions, and U.S. winter weather. Exxon maintains a $603 billion market cap, 21x P/E ratio, and 2.8% dividend yield, with plans for $20 billion in share repurchases in 2026.
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