20 Stocks with the Biggest Share Buybacks

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6. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

Stock Buybacks in 12 Months Through September 2025: $20.67 billion

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) received a bullish analyst revision on April 22 when Scotiabank raised its price target to $163 from $128 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm updated views across the U.S. energy sector and suggested investors will increasingly focus on whether recent oil market volatility influences activity levels in 2026 and beyond.

The day before, Wolfe Research downgraded Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to Peer Perform from Outperform without assigning a price target. The firm cited valuation following strong recent share performance, noting that absent higher oil price assumptions, the stock now appears more fairly valued and may trade as a proxy for broader sector exposure.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is one of the world’s largest integrated oil and gas companies, formed in 1999 through the merger of Exxon and Mobil, with corporate roots dating back to 1870. Headquartered in Spring, Texas, the company explores, produces, refines, transports, and markets petroleum products, natural gas, and petrochemicals worldwide.

While valuation opinions differ, Exxon’s scale, integrated operations, and leverage to commodity markets continue to make it a core energy franchise. Supported by $20.67 billion of share repurchases over the prior twelve months, the company remains appealing for investors seeking cash generation and substantial capital returns.

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