Exxon Mobil targets 50% production growth by 2030, with Permian output rising from 1.5M to 2.3M barrels/day and Guyana reaching 650K barrels/day. Exxon reported $34B in earnings and $55B in operating cash flow in 2024, maintaining a 15% five-year average ROCE. The $3B annual synergies from integrating Pioneer assets enhance Exxon's cost efficiency and long-term production scalability.
A consortium led by Exxon Mobil is getting ready for a very active year for exploration and production in Guyana amid upgrades that expanded the capacity of some of its floating facilities and the expected arrival of a fourth vessel, the head of the U.S. oil major in Guyana said on Wednesday.
Exxon Mobil Corp. beat 4Q24 profit estimates due to higher output in key projects like the Permian and Guyana, and is well-positioned for AI-driven energy demand. The company earned $1.67 per share in 4Q24, exceeding estimates, with strong earnings and free cash flow despite a 6% YoY profit decrease. Exxon Mobil Corp. is a free cash flow leader with $34.4 billion in 2024, benefiting from AI data center demand, poised to grow 19% annually.
In addition to its traditional upstream and downstream energy operations, XOM is entering the lithium market, a major component in electric vehicle batteries.
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ExxonMobil (XOM 0.24%) has built a premier oil company. The energy giant has an unrivaled asset base.
Exxon says it can compete with nuclear, because the gas power plants it intends to build would capture carbon emissions.
The headline numbers for Exxon (XOM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
XOM is ramping up oil production in Guyana. It aims to reach 2.3 million barrels per day by 2030 as it taps into 40 reservoirs in the Stabroek Block.
Exxon Mobil's strong 2024 performance includes 4.3 million barrels/day production, $34 billion GAAP earnings, and a 3.7% dividend yield, supporting long-term shareholder returns. The company's capital allocation strategy involves $10s of billions in projects starting in 2025, including CCS, LNG, and deepwater oil, driving diversified growth. Exxon Mobil plans 20% production growth by 2030, with substantial cost savings and cash flow increases, ensuring robust shareholder returns.
Exxon Mobil's Q4 earnings slightly exceeded estimates, but the stock remains expensive with a low FCF yield, making share buybacks a poor use of capital. Despite operational achievements in Guyana and the Permian, XOM's stock performance has lagged, up only 2% in 18 months versus the S&P 500's 37%. Alternative investments in my "DIY Supermajor" comprised of Diamondback Energy, Devon Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 have shown superior returns compared to XOM.
ExxonMobil (XOM -2.50%) is a powerhouse in the oil patch. The oil giant delivered an industry-leading financial performance last year, producing over $33 billion in earnings and $55 billion in cash flow from operations.