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Prediction: This Oil Stock Will Beat the S&P 500 in the Second Half of 2026

Exxon doesn't need higher oil prices to win.

Prediction: This Oil Stock Will Beat the S&P 500 in the Second Half of 2026

Published July 3, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Over the past several years, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has transformed itself into a lower-cost, higher-return business.

In essence, it's just become a much more efficient company.

Details

Low-cost production in Guyana, disciplined spending, and the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources have positioned it to generate stronger profits across a wide range of oil prices. And that's why ExxonMobil now has a good chance of outperforming the S&P 500 during the second half of 2026.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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