InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips This may seem like a weird time to be recommending Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock. XOM Stock Valuation Metrics First, I’d like to point out the dividend yield, as it’s often critical to value investing. Final Word on XOM Stock Exxon Mobil is as good as it gets if you’re trying to beat inflationary pressure.