BP reported a third-quarter profit of $8.5 billion, nearly four times last year's $2.2 billion, driven by strong refining margins and higher oil prices. Despite this, BP's stock barely moved, reflecting cautious investor sentiment as CEO Meg O’Neill warned refining margins may soften. Exxon and Chevron, with large refining operations, are expected to report soon, with their results likely influenced by similar margin trends. Investors will watch their outlooks closely, especially for signs of margin softness or buyback plans, amid a 21% rise in crude oil prices over the past month.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron shares are both up nearly 2% today on Pluang, with Exxon at USD 186.70 and Chevron at USD 235.75. As of Oct 30, 2026 17:21 WIB, Exxon’s dividend yield is 2.25% and Chevron’s is 3.08%, while most Pluang users are selling Exxon but nearly half are buying Chevron.
Jim Cramer recommended swapping ExxonMobil for Chevron, citing Chevron as the better investment. Both companies report Q3 earnings on October 30, which will reveal if Chevron's performance outpaces Exxon, especially given Chevron's smaller impact fro...
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Exxon Mobil will release its third-quarter results on October 30, highlighting a $4.5 billion gain from refining despite lower average crude prices. The previous quarter saw strong refining performance offsetting upstream production losses, with reco...
