Like Chevron, ExxonMobil has demonstrated a long commitment -- 42 consecutive years -- to increasing the capital it returns to shareholders by way of a dividend. ExxonMobil, moreover, is pursuing share buybacks as a way to grow shareholder value. In addition to the $16.7 billion in dividends that the company paid on its common stock, ExxonMobil also repurchased more than $19 billion in stock during 2024.