Occidental Announces 3rd Quarter 2024 Results

• Strong operational performance drove operating cash flow of $3.8 billion and operating cash flow before working capital of $3.1 billion
• Capital spending of $1.7 billion and contributions from noncontrolling interest of $47 million resulted in quarterly free cash flow before working capital of $1.5 billion
• Total company production of 1,412 Mboed exceeded the mid-point of guidance by 22 Mboed
• Midstream and marketing exceeded the mid-point of guidance for pre-tax adjusted income by $145 million
• OxyChem exceeded guidance with pre-tax income of $304 million
• Earnings per diluted share of $0.98 and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.00
• Repaid $4.0 billion of debt, achieving nearly 90% of Occidental’s short-term debt reduction target

 Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced net income attributable to common stockholders of $964 million, or $0.98 per diluted share and adjusted income attributable to common stockholders of $977 million, or $1.00 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2024.

“Strong operational performance across all segments has resulted in our highest quarterly operating cash flow this year" said President and Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub. "The integration of CrownRock is off to a great start in terms of personnel and operations, and we have made significant progress in our deleveraging efforts, achieving nearly 90% of our short-term debt reduction target.”
 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

Oil and Gas

Oil and gas pre-tax income for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.2 billion, compared to pre-tax income of $1.6 billion for the second quarter of 2024. Included in third quarter pre-tax income were losses on sales of assets and other, net of $572 million, primarily related to the sale of non-core U.S. onshore assets. Excluding items affecting comparability, third quarter adjusted oil and gas income increased from the prior quarter due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by lower realized commodity prices. For the third quarter of 2024, average WTI and Brent marker prices were $75.09 per barrel and $78.41 per barrel, respectively. Average worldwide realized crude oil prices decreased by 6% from the prior quarter to $75.33 per barrel. Average worldwide realized natural gas liquids prices decreased by 4% from the prior quarter to $20.47 per barrel. Average domestic realized gas prices decreased by 26% from the prior quarter to $0.40 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf).

Total average global production of 1,412 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mboed) for the third quarter of 2024 exceeded the mid-point of guidance by 22 Mboed, led by Permian, which exceeded the mid-point of production guidance by 30 Mboed with average production of 729 Mboed. Rockies & Other Domestic and International average daily production volumes were 321 Mboed and 226 Mboed, respectively. Gulf of Mexico average daily production volumes of 136 Mboed were slightly below the lower end of guidance, primarily due to the weather impacts.  

OxyChem

OxyChem earned pre-tax income of $304 million for the third quarter of 2024, which was modestly above guidance. Third quarter OxyChem income, compared to second quarter of 2024 income, remained essentially flat as market conditions remained relatively unchanged.

Midstream and Marketing

Midstream and marketing pre-tax results for the third quarter of 2024 reflected income of $631 million, which included gains on the sale of common units representing limited partner interests in Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) of $490 million and net derivative gains of $142 million, partially offset by an impairment charge of $21 million.  Excluding items affecting comparability, the third quarter adjusted midstream and marketing results exceeded mid-point guidance by $145 million. WES equity method investment income, excluding items affecting comparability, for the third quarter was $136 million.

Supplemental Non-GAAP Measures

This press release refers to adjusted income (loss), operating cash flow before working capital, capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest and free cash flow before working capital, which are supplemental measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to the comparable GAAP financial measures. Definitions of adjusted income (loss) and a reconciliation to net income (loss), along with operating cash flow before working capital, capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest and free cash flow before working capital and a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the financial schedules of this press release. Occidental’s definition of adjusted income (loss), operating cash flow before working capital, capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest and free cash flow before working capital may differ from similarly titled measures provided by other companies in our industry and as a result may not be comparable.

About Occidental

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas, and includes our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary, which is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. We are dedicated to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

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Additional information concerning these and other factors that may cause Occidental’s results of operations and financial position to differ from expectations can be found in Occidental’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Occidental’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

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