Why ExxonMobil (XOM) Stock Is Up Today
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Why ExxonMobil (XOM) Stock Is Up Today Radek Strnad Mon, July 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT 3 min read XOM What Happened? Shares of integrated energy company ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the U.S. launched a new wave of military strikes against Iranian targets, as President Donald Trump announced a 20% U.S. toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. After Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed "until further notice" over the weekend, President Trump stated the U.S. will reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and act as the waterway's "guardian." To fund this security, the U.S. will immediately begin charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the strait.The escalation reverses a recent decline in oil prices that followed OPEC+'s decision to raise production, reinserting geopolitical risk into the energy market. The Strait of Hormuz normally carries about a fifth of global crude and liquefied natural gas supplies. While the physical flow of oil has not been fully halted, the threat of a prolonged disruption directly lifts the revenue outlook for U.S. domestic producers and international majors by raising the baseline price of their reserves. Exploration and production companies with high leverage to crude prices saw steeper gains than diversified majors, reflecting their direct exposure to spot prices. However, the rally's durability depends on whether actual supply is curtailed; if the strait remains navigable, the geopolitical premium could quickly recede. The shares were trading at $143.95, up 3.7% from the previous close. Is now the time to buy ExxonMobil? Access our full analysis report here, it's free . ExxonMobil's shares are not very volatile and have only had 1 move greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful, although it might not be something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 6 days ago when the stock gained 3.3% on the news that oil prices surged following attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple tankers were reportedly struck by projectiles in the critical shipping lane, a key passageway for global oil transport. The incident immediately pushed crude oil prices higher, with the August contract rising to over $72 a barrel. This development adds a layer of uncertainty for investors, as sustained higher oil prices can fuel inflation.Simultaneously, a drone attack on Russia's largest refinery signaled a significant expansion in the Ukraine conflict, further pressuring prices upward.Higher oil prices typically translate to increased revenues and profitability for oil and gas companies, boosting investor sentiment across the sector. ExxonMobil is up 17.4% since the beginning of the year, but at $143.95 per share, it is still trading 16% below its 52-week high of $171.47 from March 2026. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ExxonMobil's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,365. ONE MORE THING: The $21 AI Application Stock Wall Street Forgot. While Wall Street obsesses over who's building AI, one company is already using it to print money. And nobody's paying attention. AI chip stocks trade at ridiculous valuations. This company processes a trillion consumer signals monthly using AI and trades at a third of the price. The gap won't last. The institutions will figure it out. You need to see this first. Read the FREE Report Before They Notice .
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ExxonMobil (XOM) stock rose by 3.6% due to a new US military strike on Iranian targets, following US President Trump's reimposition of a 20% US tariff on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Oil — If the 20% US tariff on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz is maintained, oil prices are expected to rise, and the profitability of US domestic producers and major international companies is expected to improve.
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- Oil — If the Strait of Hormuz remains open, oil prices are expected to fall, and the profitability of US domestic producers and major international companies is expected to decline.
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