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ExxonMobil and Chevron beat third-quarter estimates on higher prices
Associated Press reports both companies posted better-than-expected third-quarter results, with Exxon's adjusted profit topping analyst estimates.
The short version
- Exxon and Chevron both reported third-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by higher prices and record production.[Associated Press]
- Exxon's adjusted profit of $4.23 per share topped the $4.12 analyst estimate, while revenue rose 33% to $113.16 billion.[Associated Press]
- Chevron reported $9.9 billion in third-quarter earnings, or $5.06 per share, with revenue up 36% to $67.8 billion.[Associated Press]
Key facts
- Exxon and Chevron reported third-quarter results that beat expectations, aided by higher prices and record production.[Associated Press]
- Exxon's net income more than doubled to $3.72 per share in the third quarter.[Associated Press]
- Exxon's adjusted profit was $4.23 per share, above the $4.12 average analyst estimate.[Associated Press]
- Exxon's revenue rose 33% to $113.16 billion in the quarter, also above estimates.[Associated Press]
- Chevron earned $9.9 billion, or $5.06 per share, in the third quarter, with revenue up 36% to $67.8 billion.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- All figures come from a single outlet, Associated Press, and have not been independently verified in the available reporting.[Associated Press]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- ExxonMobil and Chevron top Q3 estimates on higher prices and strong outputAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press
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