Altria, Gilead and ExxonMobil Shares Hit 52-Week Highs After Earnings
MO, GILD and XOM shares climbed to record levels after strong third-quarter reports and raised outlooks, according to Stocktwits.
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what happened
According to Stocktwits, shares of Altria Group (MO), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and ExxonMobil (XOM) reached fresh 52-week highs on Friday. Solid third-quarter results, better earnings outlooks and higher shareholder payouts supported the rally.
Altria reported adjusted earnings of $1.52 per share against the $1.51 Wall Street estimate, while revenue excluding excise taxes rose 3.6% to $5.44 billion. The company lifted its 2026 earnings forecast to $5.66–$5.74 per share and added $1 billion to its buyback plan. Gilead beat revenue and earnings expectations and raised its full-year HIV business growth guidance to 12% from 9–10%. ExxonMobil posted adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share versus a $4.03 consensus, and its Energy Products division's adjusted earnings more than doubled from the prior quarter to $9.05 billion on higher refining profits.
why it matters
The move matters because all three companies showed durable businesses at once: tobacco, pharmaceuticals and refining generate steady cash flow that supports dividends and buybacks. The rally also reflects revised analyst views. Scotiabank and Truist raised their Gilead targets, UBS lifted its MO target, and Morgan Stanley remains cautious on weak cigarette sales. Year to date, the three stocks have gained between 35% and 55%.
market impact
MO, GILD, XOM: strong results and raised outlooks support the shares of all three companies
- Gilead shares (GILD) pressure up — revenue and earnings above expectations, HIV growth guidance raised to 12%
- ExxonMobil shares (XOM) pressure up — earnings above consensus and strong contribution from refining
- Altria shares (MO) pressure up — earnings above forecast and raised 2026 earnings outlook
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- Why Did MO, GILD, XOM Stocks Surge To 52-Week Highs Last Week? — Stocktwits, 2 November 2026 at 02:48 UTC
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