exxon mobil xom has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter in the last 3 months 13 analysts have offered 12month price targets for exxon mobil the company has an average price target of 10877 with a high of 12500 and a low of 9000 below is a summary of how these 13 analysts rated exxon mobil over the past 3 months the greater the number of bullish ratings the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings the more negative analysts are on the stock this average price target has increased by 116 over the past month analyst ratings what are they analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors these people research company financial statements sit in conference calls and meetings and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks typically analysts will rate each stock once a quarter some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates earnings and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error this article was generated by benzingas automated content engine and reviewed by an editor