Energy giants Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are experiencing divergent stock performance following the release of their respective first quarter earnings reports today. Both companies faced headwinds from lower national gas prices and narrowing refining margins, which put pressure on their first quarter profits. However, Chevron managed to surpass expectations on adjusted earnings per share. Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Julie Hyman discuss each company's first quarter earnings report, providing insights into how their financial performance is impacting share prices. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Angel Smith
Chevron and ExxonMobil said earnings per share dropped from a year earlier as they grappled with lower natural gas prices and refining margins.
NEW YORK, April 25, 2024-- Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today reported net income of $972 million, or $3.16 per share, in the first quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $346 million, or $1.13 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in after-tax earnings compared with the prior-year quarter primarily reflects higher production volumes in the first quarter of 2024.