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ConocoPhillips Beats Q2 Estimates Despite Drop in Oil Prices
ByAinvest
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 7:30 am ET1min read
ConocoPhillips reported Q2 2025 earnings of $2.0 billion, beating estimates, despite a 19% YoY drop in realized oil prices to $45.77/BOE. Total production rose to 2,391 MBOED, and cash provided by operating activities was $3.5 billion. The company completed its Marathon Oil integration, announced additional cost reductions, and raised its asset disposition target to $5 billion by year-end 2026.
ConocoPhillips (COP) has reported its second-quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings, showcasing a robust performance despite a 19% year-over-year (YoY) decline in realized oil prices to $45.77 per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE). The company's earnings for the quarter totaled $2.0 billion, surpassing market estimates. Total production rose to 2,391 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOED), and cash provided by operating activities reached $3.5 billion.The company's financial highlights include:
- Earnings per Share (EPS): $1.42, beating the expected $1.38.
- Revenue: $15 billion, exceeding projections of $14.91 billion.
- Cash from Operations: $4.7 billion.
ConocoPhillips completed its integration of Marathon Oil, which has resulted in the addition of high-quality, low-cost supply resources. The company also announced significant cost reductions, totaling more than $1 billion, and raised its asset disposition target to $5 billion by the end of 2026.
The company's stock price experienced a slight premarket increase of 0.18%, trading at $92.77 following the earnings announcement. Despite a decrease of 0.55% in the previous trading session, the stock remains within its 52-week range, demonstrating resilience amidst broader market volatility.
ConocoPhillips remains optimistic about future growth, projecting a $7 billion free cash flow inflection by 2029. The company aims to sell $5 billion in assets by 2026 and expects modest production growth with reduced capital spending. The company's strong cash flows and moderate debt levels provide robust financial flexibility.
Challenges and risks include supply chain disruptions, market saturation in key regions, fluctuating oil prices, regulatory changes, environmental policies, and geopolitical tensions.
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[1] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-conocophillips-beats-q2-2025-eps-forecast-stock-rises-93CH-4178946
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