XOM Stock Is in Focus as Exxon Predicts Record Profit

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  • Exxon Mobil (XOM) is set to report record profits in Q2 2022.
  • It expects operating profit to surpass $16 billion.
  • This comes as an oil shortage jacks up gas prices.
XOM Stock Is on the Way Back, but It Will Take Some Time

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Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock is in the news Tuesday as investors react to news that the oil company could post record profits in its second quarter of 2022.

According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company could see its operating profit for Q2 2022 increase by $7.4 billion. That would be a massive increase compared to the $8.8 billion reported in the first quarter of the year.

Not only would that be a major boost in operating profit, it would also set a new record for Exxon Mobil. The filing has the oil company expecting operating profit to surpass $16 billion. If it does, it would beat its old record of $15.9 billion.

Exxon Mobil’s incredible increase in profit comes alongside an oil shortage around the world. This is partially due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. With that shortage, the price of oil has jumped above $100 per barrel. The national average gas price is also inflated at $4.80 per gallon.

President Joe Biden has openly criticized the oil industry for raking in profits as oil prices soar. Exxon Mobil was one of those companies he specifically called out. However, XOM argues it’s investing more than any other oil company in U.S. production.

While XOM is expecting massive profits in the second quarter of the year, that news isn’t pushing shares higher today. As of this writing, XOM stock is down 3.1% on Tuesday morning.

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On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.


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