Chevron, Exxon Earnings Preview: Oil Prices, Acquisitions to Fuel Upward Momentum

Undoubtedly, the past few months have been exceptionally favorable for energy and mining companies, thanks to higher oil and natural gas prices compared to the period preceding the Ukraine conflict.

The substantial free funds accumulated during this time have presented new opportunities for industry giants Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) and ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), as the leading oil companies have recently unveiled plans for major acquisitions.

Chevron is in the process of acquiring Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) for a whopping $53 billion, while ExxonMobil has already announced agreements to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) for a staggering $64.5 billion.

The last time we witnessed such substantial acquisition-driven moves in the U.S. mining sector was during the turn of the 20th century when Exxon and Mobil merged to form the conglomerate known as ExxonMobil.

Chevron's acquisition of Hess Corporation will result in the takeover of a production capacity of up to 395,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, primarily in the Bakken region and Guyana.

Meanwhile, ExxonMobil's acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources primarily aims to consolidate and expand production in the Permian Basin, which is estimated to hold up to 16 billion barrels of oil.

Upon finalizing the deal, total production is expected to reach 1.33 million barrels, with the potential to rise to around 2 million barrels per day by 2027.

While long-term production growth is anticipated, the short-term strategy of acquisitions, at the expense of increasing their own production capacity, ensures that the supply remains stable and is not susceptible to fluctuations in global oil markets.

The companies' management has committed to consistently reinvesting increased revenues in alternative energy sources, fostering diversification and aligning with climate goals.

What to Expect From Chevron and ExxonMobil's Earnings?/h2

Earnings per share and revenue forecasts for ExxonMobil and Chevron for the third quarter of this year are as follows:

Source: InvestingPro

While there has been a general decline in earnings per share (EPS) over the past year, the recent months have demonstrated a rebound, coinciding with the surge in oil prices in the global markets.

Notably, these companies have maintained a strong financial health ratio and exhibit a decent fair value upside. Barring any negative surprises, there is a substantial likelihood of growth and an upward breakout from the current consolidation phase.

Can the Stocks Break Out of Months-Long Consolidation Phase?/h2

Chevron's stock price has been practically moving within a broad sideways trend since the beginning of 2020, having fallen into a narrower consolidation over the past six months.

Despite recent strong local declines, there is no confirmation of a breakout in one direction or the other, which would make it possible to determine the further trend at least in the short term.

In the event of an upward breakout, the next target for buyers will be the all-time highs located in the $190 area. On a breakdown, the stock could risk going as low as $142.

ExxonMobil is in a slightly better situation from the point of view of the continuation of the upward trend, as we are only dealing with a local consolidation, where the upper band defines the historical maxima in the area of $120 per share.

In this case, from a technical point of view, two scenarios also remain in play, of which, in the event of a possible correction, the next support levels should be sought already below $100 per share.

Assuming no clear correction in oil valuation, however, it is the increases that remain the main option.

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