Chevron’s production soared along with oil prices in the first quarter, but its profits fell. What happened to the oil stock?

Chevron’s production soared along with oil prices in the first quarter, but its profits fell. What happened to the oil stock?

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) produced a production surge in the first quarter as its global output soared 15% to nearly 3.9 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d). That increase in production coincided with a huge rally in oil prices. That double whammy would normally generate huge windfalls for an oil company. However, that was…

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Chevron vs. ConocoPhillips: Only one of these energy dividends is safe to maintain forever

Chevron vs. ConocoPhillips: Only one of these energy dividends is safe to maintain forever

Chevron (CVX) beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates with revenue of $46.87 billion and earnings per share of $1.52 despite crude oil falling to $64 a barrel, supported by refining operations and the acquisition of Hess. ConocoPhillips (COP) lost with earnings per share of $1.02 as realized prices fell 19% to $42.46/BOE without any subsequent cushion to…

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Occidental finds oil in the Gulf of Mexico

Occidental finds oil in the Gulf of Mexico

Occidental Petroleum has announced a new oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of Mexico, underscoring the region’s continued importance to U.S. energy supplies amid global uncertainty. The find, located about 125 miles south of Louisiana, is jointly owned by Chevron and Woodside Energy. Occidental operates the project with a 45.375% interest, while…

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