Summary
ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM) reported a significant turnaround in its first quarter of 2021, posting a net income of $2.73 billion, a substantial improvement from a net loss of $0.61 billion in the same period of 2020. This rebound was driven by a strong recovery in the Upstream and Chemical segments, benefiting from higher commodity prices and improved chemical margins. The company also saw a notable increase in revenues, reaching $59.15 billion compared to $56.16 billion a year ago. Despite the positive net income, operational challenges such as the winter storm in Texas and lower Downstream margins presented headwinds. However, the company's strategic focus on cost management and operational efficiency, including ongoing workforce reductions, contributed to expense reductions. ExxonMobil also continued its commitment to shareholder returns, distributing $3.7 billion in dividends. The company's financial position remains solid, with a reduced debt-to-total capital ratio and ample liquidity, positioning it to navigate the evolving energy landscape.
Financial Highlights
43 data points| Revenue | $57.55B |
| SG&A Expenses | $2.43B |
| Operating Expenses | $55.55B |
| Interest Expense | $258.00M |
| Net Income | $2.73B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.64 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.64 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.27B |
Key Highlights
- 1ExxonMobil reported a net income of $2.73 billion for Q1 2021, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $0.61 billion in Q1 2020, driven by improved Upstream and Chemical segment performance.
- 2Total revenues and other income increased to $59.15 billion in Q1 2021 from $56.16 billion in Q1 2020, reflecting higher commodity prices and sales volumes.
- 3The Upstream segment was the primary earnings driver, with earnings of $2.55 billion, up substantially from $0.54 billion in the prior year, due to higher crude oil and natural gas realizations.
- 4The Chemical segment also showed strong performance, with earnings of $1.42 billion, a significant increase from $0.14 billion in Q1 2020, driven by higher margins and favorable volume/mix effects.
- 5The Downstream segment reported a loss of $0.39 billion, an improvement from a loss of $0.61 billion in Q1 2020, but continued to be impacted by lower margins and the effects of the winter storm.
- 6Capital expenditures for Q1 2021 were $3.1 billion, a decrease of 56% from the prior year, indicating a focus on cost discipline and efficient capital allocation. The company expects full-year 2021 capital spending to be between $16 billion and $19 billion.
- 7Shareholder distributions remained strong, with $3.7 billion in dividends paid to shareholders in Q1 2021, consistent with the prior year.