Motley Fool sees ExxonMobil outpacing S&P 500 as energy prices stay high

ExxonMobil has surged ahead of the broader market this year, with analysts at The Motley Fool predicting the oil giant will continue to outperform the S&P 500.  The forecast, published by Yahoo Finance, comes as Exxon shares have already climbed 24% in 2026, compared with a 10% gain for the benchmark index.