OXY(US:OXY) ZACKSยท2025-05-08 17:00Core Insights - Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) reported first-quarter 2025 earnings of 87 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 73 cents by 19.2% and showing a year-over-year improvement of 38.1% [1] - Total revenues for OXY were $6.84 billion, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.14 billion by 4.3%, but reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13.9% [2] Financial Performance - Oil and Gas revenues reached $5.68 billion, up 15.6% year over year, while Chemical revenues were $1.18 billion, slightly higher than the previous year [3] - Midstream & Marketing revenues surged 105.1% year over year to $203 million [3] - Total production volume was 1,391 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mboe/d), aligning with the company's guidance of 1,370-1,410 Mboe/d, and total sales volume increased by 18.4% from the year-ago period [4] Price Realization - Realized prices for crude oil increased by 2% year over year to $71.07 per barrel, while realized natural gas liquids prices rose by 19% to $25.94 per barrel [5] - Natural gas prices saw a significant increase of 92% year over year, reaching $2.42 per thousand cubic feet [5] Operational Highlights - North America assets contributed 83.9% to total production, indicating strong domestic performance [6] - OxyChem reported a pre-tax income of $185 million, exceeding guidance by $15 million [6] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, OXY had cash and cash equivalents of $2.61 billion, up from $2.13 billion at the end of 2024 [8] - Long-term debt decreased to $24.03 billion from $24.97 billion, with $6.8 billion in debt retired over the last 10 months, reducing annual interest expenses by $370 million [8][9] - Operating cash flow for the first quarter was $3 billion, compared to $2.45 billion in the same quarter of 2024 [9] Future Guidance - For Q2 2025, OXY expects production between 1,377-1,417 Mboe/d, with Permian Resources segment output anticipated at 760-780 Mboe/d [10] - Exploration expenses are estimated at $105 million, and interest expenses at $275 million for the second quarter [10]