XOM - Exxon Mobil Corporation
46.24 -0.04 (-0.09%)
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- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 45.47 |
| Open | 44.82 |
| Bid | 46.24 x 1300 |
| Ask | 46.33 x 3100 |
| Day's Range | 44.80 - 46.45 |
| 52 Week Range | 30.11 - 77.93 |
| Volume | 18,264,178 |
| Avg. Volume | 38,730,355 |
| Market Cap | 195.784B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.36 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 17.37 |
| EPS (TTM) | 2.66 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 31, 2020 - Aug 04, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 3.48 (7.65%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 12, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 47.27 |
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