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StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 4 August 2026•Updated 4 August 2026•
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ExxonMobil Shares Hit Record Highs on Best Underlying Profit in Four Years

Key Facts

1ExxonMobil's Q2 earnings beat expectations driven by powerful operating leverage.
2Upstream production reached multi-decade highs as expansion in Guyana continues.
3Refining and chemicals segments saw major sequential improvements, strengthening the diversified earnings profile.

In a move reflecting the operational strength of energy majors, ExxonMobil has posted its best underlying quarterly profit in four years. According to recent reports, this robust financial performance has propelled the company's shares to reach fresh record highs, overshadowing previous concerns regarding analyst estimates. The growth was significantly bolstered by record-breaking production in Guyana, with the upstream segment contributing nearly $14 billion to the quarterly results.

Despite initial variance in earnings expectations, the company's balance sheet demonstrates exceptional resilience through strategic cost-cutting and premium asset growth. Per market data, this record-breaking run for XOM occurred as peer stocks showed mixed performance, with Chevron (CVX) closing at $193.18, Shell (SHEL) at $91.08, and BP at $44.26 as of August 3, 2026.

ExxonMobil (XOM) shares closed at $155.06 on August 3, 2026, marking a historic level for the equity. Investors are now closely monitoring the upcoming EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report for further sector direction, especially following the substantial 7.167 million barrel drawdown reported in late July, which could provide further support for the stock's current momentum.