Top Energy and Utility Stocks Wall Street Analysts Are Talking About

2. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 94

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is one of the Top Energy and Utility Stocks Wall Street Analysts Are Talking About. On June 23, TD Cowen upped its price target on the company’s stock to $128 from $120, while maintaining a “Buy” rating. As per the research firm, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) continues to differentiate itself from its peers with the help of technology deployment targeted at improving resource recovery as well as creating deal space. The firm highlighted numerous positive developments for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), which include the potential upside to synergies due to the Pioneer Natural Resources acquisition.

Furthermore, it also noted the possibility of a Hess Corporation arbitration ruling before the expiry of a 90-day timeframe. As per TD Cowen’s analyst, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)’s Baytown hydrogen project is contingent on regulations that will support the market. This suggests its strategic approach to significant capital investments. In Q1 2025, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)’s Energy Products segment saw earnings of $827 million, reflecting an increase of $425 million as compared to Q4 2024 because of stronger North American industry refining margins aided by industry outages, favorable timing effects, as well as lower seasonal expenses.