Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Marathon Petroleum beats earnings expectations as refining margins Surge- oil and gas 360

Marathon Petroleum beats earnings expectations as refining margins surge

(Oil Price) – Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations by a mile as refining margins surged in the latter part of 2025. One of the biggest U.S. refiners on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter adjusted net income of $1.2 billion, or $4.07 per share, trouncing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.72 earnings per share in The Wall Street Journal. The fourth quarter of 2025 adjusted

Chevron beats profit estimates as it commits to Venezuela- oil and gas 360

Chevron beats profit estimates as it commits to Venezuela

(Oil Price) – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported on Friday consensus-beating earnings for the fourth quarter as it pledged to boost presence in Venezuela, where it is currently the only U.S. company authorized to operate. Chevron reported today adjusted earnings of $3.0 billion, or $1.52 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. While the profit was lower compared to the same period

Exxon beats Wall Street profit targets with help from higher production, refining- oil and gas 360

Exxon beats Wall Street profit targets with help from higher production, refining

(BOE Report) – Exxon Mobil beat Wall Street targets in fourth-quarter earnings reported on Friday, with higher oil production in profitable Permian Basin and Guyana assets helping to boost the No. 1 U.S. oil producer’s results. Adjusted earnings for the October to December quarter were $1.71 per share, beating a consensus estimate of $1.68 per share from analyst data compiled by

SLB North American revenue jumps after ChampionX acquisition- oil and gas 360

SLB North American revenue jumps after ChampionX acquisition

(Oil Price) – The acquisition of ChampionX helped the world’s biggest oilfield services provider, SLB (NYSE: SLB), raise its North America revenue by 15% in the fourth quarter versus Q3 despite the softer market in the U.S. shale industry. SLB, which completed the acquisition of chemicals and engineering oilfield services provider ChampionX in the third quarter, saw its North America revenue

Halliburton posts stronger Q4 margins as international activity offsets North America slowdown- oil and gas 360

Halliburton posts stronger Q4 margins as international activity offsets North America slowdown

(World Oil) – Halliburton reported a sharp sequential improvement in fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, driven by higher international activity and improved operating margins, even as North American stimulation activity declined. The oilfield services provider posted net income of $589 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, on revenue of $5.7 billion. Adjusted operating margin rose to 15%, reflecting improved activity mix and year-end tool

bp flags up to $5 billion in energy transition writedowns in Q4 update- oil and gas 360

bp flags up to $5 billion in energy transition writedowns in Q4 update

(World Oil) – bp said it expects to record $4 billion to $5 billion in post-tax impairments in the fourth quarter of 2025, largely tied to its energy transition businesses, according to a trading statement released ahead of its full-year results. The company said the writedowns, which will be excluded from underlying replacement cost profit, are primarily linked to its gas and

Chevron sets 2026 capex at $18–$19 billion, prioritizes high-return upstream growth- oil and gas 360

Chevron sets 2026 capex at $18–$19 billion, prioritizes high-return upstream growth

(World Oil) – Chevron Corp. has announced an organic capital expenditure (capex) range of $18–$19 billion for 2026, positioning next year’s budget at the lower end of its long-term guidance as the company emphasizes disciplined spending, efficiency improvements and high-return upstream development. Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said the program is structured to expand cash flow and earnings while maintaining strategic flexibility.

Oil & Gas 360® Premium: Step-by-step guide to explore the valuation dashboards- oil and gas 360

Oil & Gas 360® Premium: Step-by-step guide to explore the valuation dashboards

(Oil & Gas 360) – EnerCom, Inc., a leading energy communications and consulting firm, has expanded its Oil & Gas 360® Premium subscription service, offering energy investors and industry professionals access to deeper analytics, valuation tools, and market intelligence designed to support better, faster decision-making. Here’s a quick walkthrough of how to make the most of your Premium access: 1.

Petrobras trims $109 billion capex plan as lower oil prices pressure dividends- oil and gas 360

Petrobras trims $109 billion capex plan as lower oil prices pressure dividends

(World Oil) – Brazilian oil major Petrobras announced a 2% decrease in its next five-year investment plan to $109 billion, putting dividend payments in doubt at a time of lower oil prices. Shares fell. The state-controlled oil producer is caught between the government’s desire to grow the economy – especially ahead of a 2026 presidential election – and investors who demand high

Chevron’s five-year plan prioritizes superior shareholder returns- oil and gas 360

Chevron’s five-year plan prioritizes superior shareholder returns

(Oil Price) – Chevron plans to grow its free cash flow into the next decade as it focuses on higher profits and returns to shareholders instead of growing oil and production, the U.S. supermajor’s five-year plan to 2030 showed on Wednesday. Chevron will raise output, but its primary focus will be on boosting free cash flow and earnings per share via deeper cost

Mach Natural Resources grows production, boosts efficiency with Permian and San Juan assets- oil and gas 360

Mach Natural Resources grows production, boosts efficiency with Permian and San Juan assets

(World Oil)– Mach Natural Resources LP reported steady third-quarter 2025 results, highlighting production growth, new well success, and disciplined capital spending. The company averaged 94,000 boed, generated $273 million in total revenue, and reported Adjusted EBITDA of $124 million for the quarter. The quarter included the closing of two acquisitions in the Permian basin and San Juan basin on Sept.

Petrobras Hikes Dividend as Production Surge Offsets Lower Oil Prices- oil and gas 360

Petrobras hikes dividend as production surge offsets lower oil prices

(Oil Price)– Petrobras will be paying higher dividends for the third quarter compared to the second quarter as production and earnings jumped sequentially, the Brazilian state-owned oil giant said. Petrobras booked a net income of $6 billion for the third quarter, up by 2.7% on the year and a 27.3% jump on the quarter, despite the decline in oil prices. Higher production