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ConocoPhillips' (COP) Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Oil Output
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ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $1.00, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 92 cents and improving from the year-ago figure of 96 cents.
Based in Houston, TX, the world’s largest independent oil and gas producer’s quarterly revenues of $10,057 million increased from first-quarter 2018 sales of $8,961 million and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9,157 million.
The strong first-quarter 2019 results are primarily attributable to increased volumes from the company’s unconventional assets and higher natural gas price realization.
Total production, excluding Libya, averaged 1,361 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d), up 7.2% from the year-ago quarter’s 1,269 Mboe/d. ConocoPhillips’ production of crude oil came in at 715 thousand barrels per day (MBD), higher than the year-ago quarter’s 636 MBD.
The company’s production of natural gas liquids came in at 110 MBD, higher than the year-ago quarter’s 96 MBD. Bitumen production in the quarter was recorded at 63 MBD, lower than the first-quarter 2018 figure of 66 MBD.
Natural gas output came in at 2,840 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), higher than the year-ago level of 2,828 MMcf/d. The results were aided by growth in the company’s Big 3 unconventional assets (Eagle Ford, Bakken and Delaware), alongside Alaska, Europe and Asia Pacific operations.
Selling Prices
The average realized crude oil price during the first quarter was $59.45 per barrel, representing a decrease from the year-ago realization of $65.49. Realized natural gas liquids price was recorded at $23.85 per barrel, lower than the year-ago quarter’s $28.37. Nevertheless, average realized natural gas price during first-quarter 2019 was $6.00 per thousand cubic feet, up from the year-ago period’s $5.13.
Expenses
ConocoPhillips’ first-quarter total expenses increased to $7,370 million from $7,185 million in the corresponding period of 2018. Production and operating expenses rose to $1,271 million in the reported quarter from $1,171 million in the year-ago period. Also, exploration costs rose to $110 million in first-quarter 2019 from $95 million in the comparable period of 2018.
Balance Sheet & Capital Spending
As of Mar 31, 2019, the oil giant, with a market capitalization of around $70.9 billion, had $6,218 million in total cash and cash equivalents. The company had a total debt of nearly $14,832 million, representing a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 31.1%.
In the reported quarter, ConocoPhillips generated $2.9 billion in cash from operating activities. Capital expenditures and investments totaled $1.6 billion, and dividend payments grossed $350 million. The company repurchased shares worth $752 million in the quarter.
Guidance
For second-quarter 2019, the company projects production in the range of 1,240-1,280 MBoe/d. Quarterly production is expected to be affected by planned turnarounds in Alaska, Canada and Europe. For full-year 2019, the company expects DD&A to be around $6.1 billion.
Cactus’ earnings growth is projected at 11.8% through 2019.
Hess’ earnings are expected to grow 90.5% through 2019.
Chevron’s earnings are likely to grow 3.4% on a year-over-year basis in the second quarter of 2019.
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ConocoPhillips' (COP) Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Oil Output
ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $1.00, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 92 cents and improving from the year-ago figure of 96 cents.
Based in Houston, TX, the world’s largest independent oil and gas producer’s quarterly revenues of $10,057 million increased from first-quarter 2018 sales of $8,961 million and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9,157 million.
The strong first-quarter 2019 results are primarily attributable to increased volumes from the company’s unconventional assets and higher natural gas price realization.
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Production Growth
Total production, excluding Libya, averaged 1,361 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d), up 7.2% from the year-ago quarter’s 1,269 Mboe/d. ConocoPhillips’ production of crude oil came in at 715 thousand barrels per day (MBD), higher than the year-ago quarter’s 636 MBD.
The company’s production of natural gas liquids came in at 110 MBD, higher than the year-ago quarter’s 96 MBD. Bitumen production in the quarter was recorded at 63 MBD, lower than the first-quarter 2018 figure of 66 MBD.
Natural gas output came in at 2,840 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), higher than the year-ago level of 2,828 MMcf/d. The results were aided by growth in the company’s Big 3 unconventional assets (Eagle Ford, Bakken and Delaware), alongside Alaska, Europe and Asia Pacific operations.
Selling Prices
The average realized crude oil price during the first quarter was $59.45 per barrel, representing a decrease from the year-ago realization of $65.49. Realized natural gas liquids price was recorded at $23.85 per barrel, lower than the year-ago quarter’s $28.37. Nevertheless, average realized natural gas price during first-quarter 2019 was $6.00 per thousand cubic feet, up from the year-ago period’s $5.13.
Expenses
ConocoPhillips’ first-quarter total expenses increased to $7,370 million from $7,185 million in the corresponding period of 2018. Production and operating expenses rose to $1,271 million in the reported quarter from $1,171 million in the year-ago period. Also, exploration costs rose to $110 million in first-quarter 2019 from $95 million in the comparable period of 2018.
Balance Sheet & Capital Spending
As of Mar 31, 2019, the oil giant, with a market capitalization of around $70.9 billion, had $6,218 million in total cash and cash equivalents. The company had a total debt of nearly $14,832 million, representing a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 31.1%.
In the reported quarter, ConocoPhillips generated $2.9 billion in cash from operating activities. Capital expenditures and investments totaled $1.6 billion, and dividend payments grossed $350 million. The company repurchased shares worth $752 million in the quarter.
Guidance
For second-quarter 2019, the company projects production in the range of 1,240-1,280 MBoe/d. Quarterly production is expected to be affected by planned turnarounds in Alaska, Canada and Europe. For full-year 2019, the company expects DD&A to be around $6.1 billion.
Zacks Rank and Other Stocks to Consider
Currently, ConocoPhillips carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Other prospective players in the energy space worth considering include Cactus, Inc. (WHD - Free Report) , Hess Corp. (HES - Free Report) and Chevron Corp. (CVX - Free Report) , each holding a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Cactus’ earnings growth is projected at 11.8% through 2019.
Hess’ earnings are expected to grow 90.5% through 2019.
Chevron’s earnings are likely to grow 3.4% on a year-over-year basis in the second quarter of 2019.
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