ExxonMobil, a multinational oil and gas company from the United States that operates in the market under the ExxonMobil brand, and also operates the Exxon, Mobil, and Esso brands, reported a loss of US$ 610 million in the first quarter.
See Also Other News of the Day:
- GE Renewable Is Hiring for Effective Job Openings and Also for Its Resume Bank, This 4th Day
- Despite the Scenario, Chevron’s Profit Grows 36% in Q1, Reaching US$ 3.6 Billion
- Bayer Is Hiring for Many Job Openings for Different Positions and Locations This 4th Day
The oil company ranks second in the global ranking of companies with the highest market value, and its result was negatively affected by US$ 2.9 billion due to the stock re-evaluation made due to the drop in oil prices and accounting write-downs.
-
90 billion barrels of oil, 1.669 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 84% of probable reserves in offshore areas are under the Arctic, and the melting ice that opens maritime routes and exposes this energy treasure is turning the North Pole into a strategic dispute between the USA, Russia, China, and Canada for oil, gas, navigation, and military power.
-
IBS and CBS regulations change credit reimbursement and raise financial alert in the oil and gas industry
-
China puts into operation the largest shallow lithology offshore field in the country, with 79 wells, heavy oil, and a production of 20,000 barrels per day.
-
Petrobras announces an investment of R$ 2.8 billion in Amazonas to expand natural gas production in Urucu and modernize the river fleet, boosting energy, logistics, and the regional economy with new vessels adapted for operation in the Amazon.
If it weren’t for the factor described above, the company would have had an adjusted earnings per share of US$ 0.53. In the same period in 2019, ExxonMobil had a profit of US$ 2.35 billion, which corresponds to US$ 0.55 per share. The corporation’s revenue decreased by US$ 7.47 billion, falling from US$ 63.63 billion to US$ 56.16 billion.
The expected earnings per share valued by analysts was US$ 0.01 and revenue of US$ 53.5 billion.
With the current global market scenario, similar to another multinational, Chevron, ExxonMobil also announced a reduction in the investments planned for 2020. In the case of ExxonMobil, the amounts were reduced by 30%, reaching US$ 23 billion. The oil company expects a 15% drop in its operating expenses.
According to the company, amid the current situation, in addition to maintaining a healthy balance sheet, the goal is: “to continue investing in projects that create value and preserve resources for dividends.” The CEO and chairman of the board of the multinational, Darren Woods, stated in his communication: “COVID-19 had a significant impact on short-term demand, resulting in oversupply and unprecedented pressure on prices and margins.” The director’s expectation is for a recovery of the global economic scenario and demand for the company’s products.

Be the first to react!