Summary
ConocoPhillips reported a net loss of $2.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020, a significant decrease from a net income of $7.2 billion in 2019. This downturn was primarily attributed to lower commodity prices, reduced sales volumes due to asset divestitures and production curtailments, and a substantial impairment charge related to its Alaska North Slope Gas assets. Despite the challenging market conditions, particularly the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting oil price collapse, the company proactively managed its operations and finances. This included reducing capital expenditures and operating costs, and maintaining a strong liquidity position with over $12 billion in cash and short-term investments at year-end 2020. Furthermore, ConocoPhillips completed the significant acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. in January 2021, which is expected to enhance its Permian Basin presence and drive substantial cost and capital savings.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $13.66B |
| Cost of Revenue | $8.08B |
| Gross Profit | $5.58B |
| R&D Expenses | $75.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $430.00M |
| Interest Expense | $788.00M |
| Net Income | -$2.70B |
| EPS (Basic) | $-2.51 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-2.51 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.08B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.08B |
Key Highlights
- 1Reported a net loss of $2.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to a net income of $7.2 billion in 2019, driven by lower commodity prices and reduced volumes.
- 2Total production decreased by 16% to 1,127 MBOED in 2020, impacted by normal field decline, asset dispositions, and production curtailments.
- 3The company recorded impairments totaling $1.3 billion after-tax, primarily related to developed properties and the Alaska North Slope Gas asset.
- 4ConocoPhillips maintained a strong liquidity position with $6.6 billion in cash and short-term investments at year-end 2020.
- 5Completed the acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. in January 2021, a significant strategic move expected to yield $750 million in annual cost and capital savings by 2022.
- 6Announced a Paris-aligned climate risk framework with an ambition to achieve net-zero operated emissions by 2050, demonstrating a commitment to ESG principles.
- 7Returned $2.7 billion to shareholders through dividends ($1.8 billion) and share repurchases ($0.9 billion) in 2020.