Summary
Chevron Corporation's 2017 10-K report details a year of significant recovery and strategic repositioning, driven by higher commodity prices and improved operational efficiency. The company returned to profitability after a challenging 2016, with net income attributable to Chevron Corporation reaching $9.2 billion, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $0.5 billion in the prior year. This recovery was bolstered by increased upstream earnings, significantly influenced by higher crude oil and natural gas realizations, and a strong performance in the downstream segment, aided by favorable refining margins and the benefits of U.S. tax reform. Operationally, Chevron focused on optimizing its asset portfolio, with upstream production increasing and major projects like Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG in Australia achieving significant milestones with the start-up of new trains. The company also maintained its commitment to shareholder returns, increasing its annual dividend for the 30th consecutive year. Looking ahead, Chevron signaled continued disciplined capital investment, with a planned expenditure of $18.3 billion for 2018, emphasizing growth in advantaged assets like the Permian Basin.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $134.67B |
| Cost of Revenue | $75.77B |
| Gross Profit | $58.91B |
| R&D Expenses | $433.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $4.11B |
| Operating Expenses | $132.50B |
| Interest Expense | $307.00M |
| Net Income | $9.20B |
| EPS (Basic) | $4.88 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $4.85 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.88B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.90B |
Key Highlights
- 1Chevron reported a net income of $9.2 billion in 2017, a significant improvement from a net loss of $0.5 billion in 2016, driven by higher oil and gas prices and improved operational performance.
- 2Upstream segment earnings were $8.15 billion, a strong recovery from a $2.5 billion loss in 2016, primarily due to higher crude oil and natural gas realizations.
- 3Downstream segment earnings reached $5.2 billion, up from $3.4 billion in 2016, benefiting from higher refining margins and a $1.16 billion positive impact from U.S. tax reform.
- 4Worldwide oil-equivalent production averaged 2.73 million barrels per day in 2017, an increase of 5% from 2016, supported by major capital projects coming online.
- 5The company's capital and exploratory expenditures were $18.8 billion in 2017, a decrease from $22.4 billion in 2016, reflecting a focus on capital discipline and asset optimization.
- 6Chevron increased its annual dividend for the 30th consecutive year, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns.
- 7The company announced a planned capital and exploratory expenditure of $18.3 billion for 2018, with a significant portion allocated to the Permian Basin.