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ExxonMobil Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations Despite Lower Oil Prices
ByAinvest
Friday, Aug 1, 2025 1:06 pm ET1min read
ExxonMobil's Q2 earnings fell to $7.1 billion from $9.2 billion YoY, driven by lower oil prices and refining margins. However, strong volume growth, cost reductions, and new projects mitigated the impact. Production reached 4.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, the highest Q2 mark since the Exxon-Mobil merger. Structural cost reductions totaled $1.4 billion YTD, reaching $13.5 billion cumulatively since 2019. Morningstar's narrow moat rating and $135 fair value estimate remain unchanged.
ExxonMobil (XOM) reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings on July 2, 2025, with a net income of $7.1 billion, down from $9.2 billion in the same period last year. The decline was primarily driven by lower oil prices and reduced refining margins. Despite these challenges, the company demonstrated resilience through strong volume growth, cost reductions, and new project developments.Key highlights from ExxonMobil's Q2 2025 results include:
- Production Volume: ExxonMobil's production reached 4.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, the highest Q2 mark since the Exxon-Mobil merger [2].
- Cost Reductions: Structural cost savings totaled $1.4 billion year-to-date, bringing cumulative cost reductions since 2019 to $13.5 billion [2].
- Shareholder Returns: The company distributed $9.2 billion through dividends and share repurchases, underscoring its commitment to shareholder value [2].
- Project Advancements: Six out of ten major projects scheduled for 2025 were advanced, with the remainder progressing on track, aiming to contribute over $3 billion in added earnings capacity by 2026 [2].
These factors helped mitigate the impact of lower oil prices and refining margins, positioning ExxonMobil as a key player in the volatile energy sector. Morningstar's narrow moat rating and $135 fair value estimate remain unchanged [2].
References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxonmobil-chevron-profits-slump-falling-154316679.html
[2] https://paginasiete.bo/exxonmobil-xom-reports-7-1-billion-q2-profit-amid-revenue-decline-and-steadfast-shareholder-returns-exxonmobil-stock-price/
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