ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) shares are trading higher after the company released fourth-quarter results.
Here’s a breakdown of the report.
Production: The company produced 2,183 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOED). That’s an increase of 281 MBOED from the same period a year ago.
Lower 48 production averaged 1,308 MBOED, which includes 833 MBOED from the Permian, 296 MBOED from the Eagle Ford, and 151 MBOED from the Bakken assets.
The average realized price fell 10% Y/Y to $52.37 per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE).
ConocoPhillips’ preliminary 2024 year-end proved reserves stood at 7.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BBOE), with a preliminary reserve replacement ratio of 244%.
Dividend: ConocoPhillips expects a quarterly dividend per share of $0.78, payable on March 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2025.
Outlook: ConocoPhillips projects first-quarter production of 2.34 – 2.38 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “Looking ahead, we are focused on achieving more than $1 billion in integration-related run rate synergies by year-end, over half of which is already reflected in our announced capital guidance. We are starting the year with a $10 billion return of capital target.”
Investors can gain exposure to the COP stock via Texas Capital Funds Trust Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:OILT) and IShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (BATS:IEO).
Price Action: COP shares are down 0.71% at $99.50 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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