Xom stock forecast 2025 earnings call transcripts hint that

Earnings call transcripts hint that "XOM stock forecast 2025" may include greater capital return commitments. Analysts model annual dividend distributions exceeding $16 billion if crude benchmarks hold. Jeremy Siegel, a renowned economist from the Wharton School, suggests that the stock market could experience a cooling-off period in 2025, particularly within the technology sector, amid concerns over the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. He also anticipates that interest rates might decline, which could influence market dynamics. Additionally, MarketWatch reports that foreign retail investors have been purchasing US stocks at unprecedented rates, with $76.5 billion acquired in the last three months. Historically, such surges in foreign investment have preceded market downturns, as observed before the 1987 crash, the 2000 dot-com bubble burst, and the 2008 financial crisis. This pattern suggests that increased foreign investment may serve as a contrary indicator, signaling potential market peaks. However, the company is slowing the pace of its share buybacks amid a tough macro backdrop and falling oil prices. Chevron said it plans to repurchase $2.5 billion to $3 billion of its stock in Q2 2025. However, it maintained the full-year buyback guidance in the range of $10 billion to $20 billion. Energy sector strategists see "XOM stock forecast 2025" benefiting from LNG expansion projects in the U.S. Gulf. Higher capacity could boost revenue streams by $4–5 billion annually, supporting share value above $130 if Brent crude sustains $85+.