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Mar 31

Chevron Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Chevron reported lower earnings compared to the prior year quarter due to reduced upstream and downstream performance and foreign exchange impacts.

Key Takeaways

Chevron delivered $3.5B in net income and $47.6B in revenue for Q1 2025, down from the prior year. The company maintained stable production and initiated production at the Ballymore field, while returning $6.9B to shareholders.

Net income totaled $3.5B, down from $5.5B in Q1 2024.

Adjusted EPS was $2.18, slightly above the GAAP EPS of $2.00.

Cash flow from operations was $5.2B, impacted by lower earnings and tax payments.

Chevron began production at the Ballymore field and acquired a 4.99% stake in Hess Corporation.

Total Revenue
$47.6B
Previous year: $48.7B
-2.3%
EPS
$2.18
Previous year: $2.93
-25.6%
Total oil & gas prod.
3.35M
Previous year: 3.35M
+0.2%
Cash Flow from Ops
$5.2B
Previous year: $6.8B
-23.5%
Free Cash Flow ex-WC
$3.7B
Previous year: $3.9B
-5.1%
Gross Profit
$5.54B
Previous year: $14.7B
-62.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.64B
Previous year: $6.28B
-26.1%
Free Cash Flow
$1.3B
Previous year: $2.7B
-51.9%
Total Assets
$256B
Previous year: $262B
-2.0%

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Forward Guidance

Chevron expects to grow free cash flow through 2026 supported by strong operational execution and disciplined capital management.

Positive Outlook

  • Ballymore field production ramp-up to support Gulf of America output growth.
  • Continued growth in Permian Basin production.
  • Improved refinery reliability increasing crude throughput.
  • Acquisition of Hess shares aligns with long-term strategic growth.
  • Structural cost reduction initiative targeting $2–3B savings by 2026.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower upstream and downstream margins affected current quarter results.
  • Foreign exchange impacts reduced earnings by $138M.
  • Legal reserves contributed to $175M in special item losses.
  • Tax payments related to prior asset sales reduced cash flow.
  • Reduced Capex and affiliate Capex reflect constrained investment pace.

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