Exxon Mobil earnings beat even as profit falls on oil price decline
1. Exxon beat Q1 earnings expectations with $1.76 per share. 2. Crude oil prices fell 18% this year, impacting profits. 3. Growth in Permian Basin and Guyana offset lower earnings. 4. $9.1 billion returned to shareholders includes dividends and buybacks. 5. Tariff fears could hinder global oil demand further.