Exxon Mobil stock holds at $165 as dividend yield stays steady
Published on 08/23/2026 at 17:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Exxon Mobil stock (US30231G1022) is quoted at $165.18 per share as of August 21, 2026, based on recent market data for NYSE:XOM. Shares are described as trading down 0.6%, placing the current level in the upper part of the company’s recent range and supporting a dividend yield of 2.5% on an annualized payout of $4.12 per share.
Institutional moves and current valuation
Recent institutional filings show active repositioning in Exxon Mobil, with several asset managers adjusting their holdings in the stock as of August 23, 2026. One filing notes that shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $165.18 on the most recent trading session, underlining a relatively firm price level against the backdrop of these portfolio changes.
From an income perspective, the company has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, with shareholders of record on August 17 receiving the payment on September 10. On an annualized basis, this translates into $4.12 per share and a yield of 2.5% at the current $165.18 share price, a relationship that matters for investors comparing Exxon Mobil’s cash return profile to peers offering lower headline yields.
Dividend profile and payout ratio
The same filings highlight a payout ratio of 53.02%, indicating that just over half of the company’s earnings are being distributed as dividends. This level suggests a balance between returning cash to shareholders and retaining sufficient capital for investment and potential buybacks, a mix that can be attractive for investors seeking both income and long-term growth exposure.
With a quarterly dividend of $1.03 translating into $4.12 on an annualized basis, the combination of the $165.18 share price and the 2.5% yield effectively anchors Exxon Mobil as an income vehicle. For comparison, a yield of 2.5% at $165.18 implies that each $100 invested in the stock generates $2.50 in annual dividend income, an explicit cash return that some investors prefer to the more volatile potential of solely growth-focused names.
Product and operations context
Exxon Mobil’s core business remains centered on integrated oil and gas operations spanning upstream production, midstream transportation, and downstream refining and petrochemicals. The company’s portfolio of fuels and lubricants, along with specialty chemical products, is supported by its global network of production facilities and refineries, which in turn underpin the cash flows used to support the current $1.03 per share quarterly dividend.
Recent trading level and investor angle
At $165.18 per share as of August 21, 2026, Exxon Mobil stock trades at a level that supports a 2.5% dividend yield on the annualized $4.12 payout. For income-oriented investors, that pairing of price and yield forms a tangible benchmark when assessing whether the stock’s cash returns align with their portfolio objectives.
Fact box
Company: Exxon Mobil Corp.
ISIN: US30231G1022
Ticker: XOM
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $165.18 USD
Sector / Industry: Energy / Integrated oil and gas
