Summary
Chevron Corporation reported a net income of $4.31 billion ($2.27 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2019, a notable increase from $3.41 billion ($1.78 per diluted share) in the same period of 2018. For the first six months of 2019, net income was $6.95 billion ($3.66 per diluted share), slightly down from $7.05 billion ($3.68 per diluted share) in the comparable 2018 period. The company benefited from higher crude oil and natural gas sales volumes, particularly in its Upstream segment, which saw increased production from U.S. shale operations. However, lower crude oil and natural gas realizations, coupled with decreased margins in the Downstream segment, partially offset these gains. Key drivers for the quarter included an increase in "Other income" due to the $1 billion termination fee received from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation following the termination of their merger agreement. The company also continued its capital return program, paying substantial dividends and repurchasing shares. Despite a mixed commodity price environment, Chevron demonstrated resilience through production growth and prudent cost management.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $36.32B |
| Cost of Revenue | $20.84B |
| Gross Profit | $15.49B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.08B |
| Operating Expenses | $32.91B |
| Interest Expense | $198.00M |
| Net Income | $4.30B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.28 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.27 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.89B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.90B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income for Q2 2019 was $4.31 billion, up from $3.41 billion in Q2 2018, driven by higher volumes and a termination fee.
- 2First six months net income was $6.95 billion, a slight decrease from $7.05 billion in the prior year, impacted by lower commodity prices and downstream margins.
- 3Upstream segment earnings increased year-over-year for the quarter, primarily due to higher crude oil and natural gas sales volumes, especially from U.S. shale operations.
- 4Downstream segment earnings declined year-over-year for both the quarter and the first six months, mainly due to lower refined product margins.
- 5Chevron received a $1 billion termination fee from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation after the termination of their merger agreement, significantly boosting 'Other income'.
- 6The company paid $4.5 billion in dividends and repurchased $1.0 billion of its common stock in the second quarter of 2019, demonstrating commitment to shareholder returns.
- 7Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2019 were $10.0 billion, an increase from $9.2 billion in the prior year, with a significant portion directed towards Upstream projects.