Spring, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) operates as the largest American oil & gas company. It engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the U.S. and internationally. Valued at a $474.8 billion market cap, Exxon operates through Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products segments.
The energy giant has notably underperformed the broader market past year. XOM stock has gained 5.4% over the past 52 weeks compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 22.6% surge during the same time frame. On a YTD basis, XOM has increased nearly 1%, lagging behind the SPX’s 2.7% gains.
