Nucor earnings beat by $0.08, revenue fell short of estimates
Investing.com -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) reported first-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by higher oil prices and operational efficiencies.
The oil and gas producer posted adjusted earnings of $0.87 per share, beating the analyst consensus of $0.69. Revenue for the quarter came in at $6.84 billion, topping estimates of $6.71 billion.
Occidental’s total production averaged 1,391 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mboed) for the quarter, in line with company guidance. The Permian Basin remained the company’s largest producing region at 754 Mboed.
"In the first quarter, our teams’ sustained focus on operational excellence unlocked additional efficiencies and supported the delivery of resilient free cash flow," said President and CEO Vicki Hollub.
Average realized crude oil prices increased 2% from the previous quarter to $71.07 per barrel. Natural gas liquids prices jumped 19% to $25.94 per barrel, while domestic natural gas prices surged 92% to $2.42 per thousand cubic feet.
The company generated $2.1 billion in operating cash flow and $1.2 billion in free cash flow before working capital changes. Occidental also closed $1.3 billion in asset sales and repaid $2.3 billion in debt year-to-date.
Citing continued operational efficiency gains, Occidental reduced its 2025 capital expenditure guidance midpoint by $200 million and domestic operating cost guidance by $150 million.
The company’s stock showed no significant movement following the earnings release.