Summary
Exxon Mobil Corporation reported a substantial increase in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010, driven primarily by higher crude oil and natural gas realizations. Total revenues and other income also saw significant growth, reflecting improved market conditions. The company continued to invest heavily in capital expenditures, with a record $26.7 billion spent on capital and exploration over the nine-month period, signaling a focus on future growth and meeting energy demand. Financially, ExxonMobil maintained a strong liquidity position, with a substantial increase in cash provided by operating activities and a notable increase in share repurchases, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Despite ongoing legal and environmental contingencies, the company's management stated that the ultimate outcome of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition. The Upstream segment was the largest contributor to earnings, highlighting the company's core strength in oil and gas exploration and production.
Financial Highlights
42 data points| SG&A Expenses | $3.76B |
| Operating Expenses | $106.65B |
| Interest Expense | $98.00M |
| Net Income | $10.33B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.13 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.13 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.84B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.84B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to ExxonMobil for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was $31.66 billion, a 49% increase from $21.21 billion in the prior year period.
- 2Total revenues and other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, reached $364.82 billion, up from $278.04 billion in the same period of 2010.
- 3Capital and exploration expenditures for the first nine months of 2011 were a record $26.7 billion, reflecting significant investment in future energy supplies.
- 4Upstream earnings were the highest segment contributor, with $25.61 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, up from $16.62 billion in the prior year.
- 5Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2011 was $44.59 billion, a substantial increase from $35.36 billion in 2010.
- 6The company repurchased a significant number of shares, with $16.6 billion spent on common stock acquisitions for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
- 7Despite a large jury verdict in a Maryland lawsuit, management believes the ultimate outcome of all pending litigation will not have a materially adverse effect on the corporation's financial statements.