Summary
Chevron Corporation's first quarter 2019 results showed a decrease in net income attributable to Chevron Corporation to $2.65 billion from $3.64 billion in the prior-year period. This decline was primarily driven by lower crude oil prices and unfavorable foreign currency effects impacting the Upstream segment, which is the company's main earnings driver. While Upstream earnings decreased year-over-year, production volumes, particularly in U.S. shale, showed an increase. The Downstream segment experienced a significant drop in earnings due to lower refined product margins, despite efforts to manage operating expenses. The company also announced a major development outside of this quarterly report: its agreement to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for approximately $33 billion, a move intended to significantly enhance its upstream portfolio. The company maintained a strong liquidity position and continued its share repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $34.19B |
| Cost of Revenue | $19.70B |
| Gross Profit | $14.49B |
| SG&A Expenses | $984.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $31.24B |
| Interest Expense | $225.00M |
| Net Income | $2.65B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.40 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.39 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.89B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.90B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation decreased to $2.65 billion ($1.39 per diluted share) in Q1 2019 from $3.64 billion ($1.90 per diluted share) in Q1 2018.
- 2Total revenues and other income decreased to $35.2 billion from $37.76 billion in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower sales and other operating revenues.
- 3Upstream segment earnings decreased to $3.12 billion from $3.35 billion, mainly due to lower crude oil prices and unfavorable foreign currency effects, partially offset by higher crude oil production.
- 4Downstream segment earnings significantly decreased to $252 million from $728 million, primarily due to lower margins on refined product sales.
- 5The company paid $2.24 billion in cash dividends to common stockholders in Q1 2019, an increase from $2.12 billion in Q1 2018.
- 6Chevron repurchased $537 million of its common stock in Q1 2019.
- 7The company announced plans to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for approximately $33 billion, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.