ExxonMobil Is Poised for a Major Transformation by 2040
Carbon capture and clean energy remain secondary long-term catalysts for this top energy stock.
Overview
Make no mistake: ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) remains the epitome of "big oil." The energy giant is one of the world's largest integrated oil and gas companies, with exploration projects, refineries, and retail energy operations worldwide.
However, while the "green wave" investing trend has lost momentum in recent years, don't assume ExxonMobil has completely abandoned its efforts to capitalize on it. Alongside efforts to maximize the profitability of its legacy business through measures like cost-cutting and a focus on high-return exploration opportunities, ExxonMobil has continued to commit billions to its "clean energy" projects.
Details
Although these projects don't contribute much to the bottom line yet, in a little over a decade, they could become a secondary source of profitability for this blue chip dividend stock.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.