5 Most Valuable Energy Companies In The World

2. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

Total market cap of the company as at April 2, 2021 (in billion of dollars): 242.35

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is a top oil and gas company in the United States, maintaining its headquarters in Irving, Texas. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is the biggest descendant of the Standard Oil company, which was owned by John D. Rockefeller, who is the richest man in modern history. Standard Oil was the biggest oil company in the world at its time, but due to allegations of it being a monopoly, had to divest. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) reported revenues of more than $178 billion in 2020 with net income of $22.4 billion, both of which are decreases against 2019, showcasing the impact of the pandemic on the company. The company has at least 72,000 employees globally.

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