Exxon Mobil

XOM

Market cap $489B

The stocks listed below yield between 2.7% and 3.5%. They are in different sectors of the economy and can help diversify your portfolio while also generating plenty of recurring cash flow.

This month's top 10 closed-end funds (CEFs) offer an average yield of 9.5% and strong long-term performance across diverse asset classes. For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year-to-date, but November shows a reversal. Several Dividend Aristocrats, including CAH, CAT, CHRW, and ALB, have posted double-digit gains in 2025, while others lag behind. Dividend growth among Aristocrats averages 5.46% for 2025, with most constituents announcing increases, though growth is slightly below 2024 levels.

XOM leans on low-cost Guyana and Permian assets to keep earnings and cash flows resilient even during a softer crude price environment.

Exxon (XOM) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Occidental Petroleum is now a stronger dividend idea than Exxon Mobil due to recent catalysts and company-specific developments. OXY's lower payout ratio, higher recent dividend growth, and more attractive PEGY ratio provide better future return potential than XOM. In addition, OXY's latest inventory data show faster turnover, while XOM's data suggest continued buildup.

Paris, FRANCE, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Atlantic France SAS successfully completes the acquisition of a controlling stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA and of 100% of ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS, two independent companies of the ExxonMobil group

Oil giants have fled California, but James Flores and his company Sable Offshore are desperate to get in, even if it means crossing swords with the state.

XOM's integrated strength and low-cost assets contrast with COP's upstream focus as investors weigh stability versus risk.

ExxonMobil halts its Baytown blue hydrogen project as weak demand and higher costs stall progress, and future plans hinge on stronger interest.