CLAIM #64202 · Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) · 2024Q4 earnings call · Jan 31, 2025 · due Dec 31, 2030
“We're going to be an even more efficient operator, taking an additional $6 billion in costs out of the business.”
Darren Woods · CEO
How to check this claim
Look at: Cumulative structural cost reductions achieved by the company, as disclosed by management (cost savings program)
It came true if: Company-reported cumulative cost savings >= $6 billion versus baseline year
Where: Company-disclosed cost savings figures (earnings calls / investor presentations through 2030)
In context
“five years, we've grown cash flow from operations at a roughly 15% compounded annual growth rate, more than double the closest competitor. We've distributed more than $125 billion in dividends and buybacks, $30 billion more than the closest competitor. And we've delivered a total shareholder return compounded annual growth of 14%, 600 basis points higher than the closest competitor. Looking ahead, the value creation arc of the company is equally distinguished. We're going to build an even more advantaged asset portfolio with 60% of our option production from advantaged assets by 2030. That's nearly the same amount as the next largest IOC's total production. We're going to develop an even more profitable product mix with 80% growth of high-value product sales and product solutions by 2030. We're going to be an even more efficient operator, taking an additional $6 billion in costs out of the business. We're going to generate even more earnings in cash on a constant price and margin basis. We're confident we'll deliver 2030 by 2030, $20 billion more in earnings and $30 billion more in cash flow, all of which enables us to keep our commitment to sustainable, competitive, and growing shareholder returns. With that, I look forward to your questions. Jim Chapman: Thank you, Darren. Now let's move to our Q&A session. As a reminder, we ask each participant to keep it to just one question. And with that, operator, we'll ask you to please open the line for the first question. Operator: Thank you. [Operator Instructions]. The first question comes from Neil Mehta of Goldman Sachs. Neil Mehta: Yes, thank you so much, Darren, and good rundown there. The question I had was really around project star”
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SEC filings for XOM ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2024Q4 earnings call.