Exxon Mobil does not have a single “owner.” It is a publicly traded corporation whose shares are owned by many institutional and individual investors.

Quick Scoop

  • Exxon Mobil is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker XOM, so anyone who buys its stock becomes a partial owner.
  • The largest blocks of shares are held by big asset managers such as Vanguard, BlackRock, State Street, and other institutional investors.
  • Institutional investors collectively hold around about two‑thirds of Exxon Mobil’s outstanding shares, with the rest owned by pension funds, other funds, and individual shareholders worldwide.

Who Are The Biggest Holders?

  • Analyses of Exxon Mobil’s shareholder base show that Vanguard Group is typically the single largest shareholder, with a stake of roughly around 10% of the company’s shares.
  • Other major institutional holders include BlackRock, State Street, Fidelity (FMR), and Geode Capital, each holding several percent of the company.
  • Because these are fund managers, the “ultimate” owners are the investors in their index funds, ETFs, and mutual funds (for example, people’s retirement accounts).

Who Does Not Own It?

  • Exxon Mobil is not owned by its CEO or executives in the sense of control; management holds only a small percentage through personal and incentive shares.
  • It is not owned by a government or a single family; no single shareholder appears to control a majority of the voting power.

How Ownership Can Change Over Time

  • Because XOM trades every day on public markets, the exact list of top shareholders and their stakes can shift slightly as funds buy or sell.
  • Regulatory and market filings show regular small changes as institutions adjust positions, but the overall pattern—heavily owned by large asset managers—has remained stable in recent years.

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