Phillips 66 (PSX) Tops Q1 EPS by 41c
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) reported Q1 EPS of $1.02, $0.41 better than the analyst estimate of $0.61.
- Reported a first-quarter loss of $2.5 billion or $(5.66) per share; adjusted earnings of $450 million or $1.02 per share
- Generated strong underlying results in Midstream and Marketing businesses
- Received industry recognition for exemplary 2019 safety performance at five refineries
- Secured $3 billion in additional liquidity through term loan and senior notes
- Announced 2020 capital spending and operating cost reductions
- Returned $839 million to shareholders in the quarter; suspended share repurchases in March
- Recently started full operations on the Gray Oak Pipeline
- Contributed $3 million to COVID-19 relief efforts
“Phillips 66 employees have stepped up to the unprecedented challenges of the current environment to maintain safe operations, ensure business continuity and execute our strategy,” said Greg Garland, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “Our top priorities are protecting the health and safety of our employees, supporting their families and our communities, and ensuring the financial and operating strength of the company. We remain focused on providing the critical energy products and services that are essential to the global economy.”
“We suspended share repurchases and are reducing capital spending and operating costs. We also secured a new $2 billion term loan facility and completed $1 billion in bond issuances. Refining reduced production in response to lower product demand and weak margins. These prompt actions enhance liquidity, support the dividend and protect our strong investment grade credit rating. We are committed to maintaining our strong balance sheet and a disciplined approach to capital allocation.”
“During the first quarter, five of our refineries were recognized by AFPM for exemplary 2019 safety performance. This strong safety performance continued in the first quarter with a record-low injury rate. Our first-quarter financial results benefited from our diversified portfolio, with strong contributions from the Midstream and Marketing businesses. In Midstream, our NGL business achieved record results, and the Gray Oak Pipeline recently commenced full service. In Chemicals, CPChem’s O&P business ran at 98% utilization, supported by strong demand. We returned $839 million to shareholders through $443 million of share repurchases and $396 million of dividends.”
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