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ExxonMobil reports record Permian output, strong cash flow, and higher shareholder distributions

Jul 31, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The beat on earnings, extensive FCF, and large shareholder distributions, together with record Permian output and a major project (Guyana FPSO) start, point to sustainable cash flow and upside risk for XOM shares in the near term.

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ExxonMobil delivered a robust Q2 2026, with GAAP EPS of $3.48 and adjusted EPS of $3.52, backed by cash flow of $23.6B and free cash flow of $17.2B. Upstream output reached a multi-decade high outside Middle East disruptions, led by record Permian production, while the company advanced high-value projects like the 4Q26 startup of a fifth Guyana FPSO adding 250 kbpd. The quarter also highlighted $16.3B in structural cost savings and continued distributions to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

  • 2Q26 EPS GAAP $3.48; Adjusted $3.52 per share.
  • Upstream production at multi-decade high outside Middle East disruptions.
  • Permian production set a company record; 9% CAGR to 2030 target.
  • Fifth Guyana FPSO set sail; 250 thousand bpd capacity addition in 4Q26.
  • Cumulative structural cost savings $16.3B; strong cash flow and shareholder distributions.

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