Summary
Chevron Corporation (CVX) reported a significant year-over-year decline in net income for both the second quarter and the first six months of 2009, primarily driven by lower crude oil and natural gas prices. Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation fell to $1.75 billion in Q2 2009 from $5.98 billion in Q2 2008, and to $3.58 billion for the first six months of 2009 from $11.14 billion in the prior year period. This was largely due to a substantial decrease in upstream earnings, which were heavily impacted by the sharp drop in commodity prices from their 2008 peaks. Despite the earnings decline, the downstream segment showed a notable improvement, moving from a significant loss in the prior year to profitability, partly bolstered by gains from asset sales. The company also highlighted operational developments, including the startup of several key upstream projects and continued capital expenditures, particularly in upstream activities. Management expressed confidence in the company's financial strength to navigate the challenging economic environment and market conditions.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $40.20B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.04B |
| Operating Expenses | $36.86B |
| Interest Expense | $6.00M |
| Net Income | $1.75B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.88 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.87 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.99B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.00B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation for Q2 2009 was $1.75 billion, down significantly from $5.98 billion in Q2 2008, largely due to lower oil and gas prices.
- 2Upstream segment earnings experienced a sharp decline, dropping to $1.52 billion in Q2 2009 from $7.25 billion in Q2 2008, primarily driven by lower commodity prices.
- 3The Downstream segment improved significantly, reporting earnings of $161 million in Q2 2009 compared to a loss of $734 million in Q2 2008, aided by gains on asset sales.
- 4Chemicals segment earnings increased, with $108 million reported in Q2 2009 versus $41 million in Q2 2008, driven by improved performance in additives and lower costs.
- 5Several key upstream projects commenced or progressed, including the startup of the Tahiti Field in the Gulf of Mexico and the Frade Field in Brazil.
- 6Total capital and exploratory expenditures for the first six months of 2009 were $11.4 billion, with 80% allocated to upstream projects.
- 7The company's cash and marketable securities stood at $7.3 billion as of June 30, 2009, while total debt and capital lease obligations increased to $12.1 billion from $8.9 billion at year-end 2008.