Why the Market Dipped But Exxon Mobil Holdings (XOM) Gained Today

Exxon Mobil (XOM) rose 2.42% to $169.08, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.45% decline. The company is expected to report Q3 EPS of $3.78 (up 101% YoY) and revenue of $104.88 billion (up 23% YoY). With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and a Forward P/E of 13.84 (above industry average of 8.9), the stock trades at a premium valuation despite strong earnings growth expectations.