Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is a leading player in the energy sector, involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the transportation and marketing of petroleum products. On January 31, 2025, Exxon reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.72, which was below the estimated $1.77. The company also generated revenue of approximately $84.34 billion, falling short of the anticipated $86.33 billion.
Despite the revenue miss, ExxonMobil's fourth-quarter 2024 performance showed resilience. The company achieved an EPS of $1.72, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55, as highlighted by Zacks. This positive earnings surprise was driven by record production levels from operations in Guyana and the Permian Basin, as well as high-value product sales. However, these gains were partially offset by reduced base volumes due to divestments, scheduled maintenance, and weaker commodity price realizations.
ExxonMobil's production reached 4.33 million oil equivalent barrels per day in 2024, marking its highest level in over a decade. This strong production contributed to the company's ability to maintain a net income of $7.61 billion, or $1.72 per share, which exceeded analyst estimates. However, the company's total quarterly revenues of $83.4 billion fell short of the expected $87.1 billion and decreased from the prior year's $84.3 billion.
The company's operational efficiencies resulted in a free cash flow of $8 billion, significantly surpassing analyst estimates of $6.6 billion, although this was a decrease of nearly 30% compared to the previous year. ExxonMobil's financial metrics, such as a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 13.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, indicate a conservative use of debt and a solid market valuation of its earnings. Despite the mixed results, ExxonMobil remains a major player in the energy sector.
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