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Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) is a leading American company specializing in hydrocarbon exploration and production. With a strong focus on unconventional resources in the United States, the company operates in four key resource plays: Eagle Ford in Texas, Bakken in North Dakota, STACK and SCOOP in Oklahoma, and the Permian in New Mexico and Texas. Complementing its U.S. operations is a world-class integrated gas business located in Equatorial Guinea.
Marathon Oil is dedicated to the exploration, production, and marketing of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. In 2023, the company reported net proved reserves of 1.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with an average daily net production of 405 thousand barrels of oil equivalent. The production ratio comprised about 70% oil and NGLs and 30% natural gas.
Recent achievements highlight the company's robust financial health and operational success. For the full year 2023, Marathon Oil reported net income of $1,554 million and adjusted net income of $1,587 million. The company generated free cash flow of $2,029 million and returned $1.7 billion to shareholders while reducing gross debt by $500 million.
Marathon Oil's strategic projects include the development of longer lateral wells, enhancing resource recovery through refrac and redevelopment programs, and improving capital efficiency. In addition, the company's global LNG pricing structure in Equatorial Guinea has significantly uplifted the value of its LNG sales.
Committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence, Marathon Oil achieved its 2025 greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity reduction goal two years ahead of schedule, improved its safety performance to record-low incident rates, and made significant social investments in local communities.
For more information on Marathon Oil's latest updates, financial performance, and strategic initiatives, please visit their website at www.marathonoil.com.
Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) announced a dividend of 6 cents per share, a 20% increase from the previous 5 cents. This dividend is payable on December 10, 2021, to stockholders of record on November 17, 2021. This marks the third consecutive increase, totaling a 100% rise since last year. The decision reflects the company's commitment to sustainable dividends, buoyed by improved cost structure and free cash flow.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has announced the upcoming release of its third quarter 2021 earnings on November 3 after U.S. markets close. A live conference call is scheduled for November 4 at 9 a.m. ET, where forward-looking information will be discussed. Investors can access all related materials, including earnings data, on Marathon Oil's website.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has fully redeemed $900 million in 3.85% Senior Notes due 2025, meeting its gross debt reduction goal of approximately $4.0 billion. This action reduces gross debt by $1.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to save around $50 million in annual cash interest expenses. CEO Lee Tillman emphasized the move improves the company's investment-grade balance sheet and enables a shift in focus towards returning capital to equity holders.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) reported a second quarter 2021 net income of $16 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, with adjusted net income at $173 million ($0.22 per share). The company generated $420 million in free cash flow, totaling $863 million in the first half of 2021. Marathon maintained its $1 billion capital expenditure budget while raising full-year U.S. oil-equivalent production guidance by 5,000 net boed. A 25% increase in quarterly base dividend to $0.05 per share was announced, and the company initiated the full redemption of $900 million in senior notes to enhance liquidity.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has declared a dividend of 5 cents per share, reflecting a 25% increase from the previous dividend of 4 cents. This quarterly dividend is set for payment on September 10, 2021, to stockholders recorded by August 18, 2021. The company's CEO, Lee Tillman, emphasized their commitment to a robust capital allocation strategy and distributing sustainable returns to shareholders. This announcement marks the second dividend increase this year, showcasing Marathon's focus on free cash flow and financial strength.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) plans to release its Q2 2021 earnings on August 4, 2021, after U.S. markets close. A conference call will take place on August 5, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET, where forward-looking information will be discussed. Investors can access earnings reports and related materials via the company’s website.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) reported a first quarter 2021 net income of $97 million ($0.12/share), with adjusted net income at $166 million ($0.21/share). The company achieved a free cash flow of $443 million and maintained a capital expenditure budget of $1 billion. Production averaged 172,000 net bopd and 345,000 net boed. Marathon Oil has reduced gross debt by $500 million, targeting an additional $500 million reduction this year, while raising its quarterly dividend by over 30% to $0.04/share. The firm continues to focus on ESG excellence, achieving a 25% reduction in GHG emissions intensity in 2020.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has announced the full redemption of $500 million of its 2.8% Senior Notes due 2022, reducing annual cash interest expenses by $14 million. Additionally, the company declared a dividend of 4 cents per share, payable on June 10, 2021, to stockholders of record by May 19, 2021. The chairman emphasized the commitment to reduce gross debt and increase shareholder returns, aligning with their goal to enhance the investment-grade balance sheet.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has released preliminary estimates for Q1 2021, impacted by Winter Storm Uri. Expected cash flow from operations ranges from $610 million to $630 million, with capital expenditures around $200 million. The company's oil production is estimated at 172,000 net bopd, while total oil-equivalent production stands at 345,000 net boed. The report highlights significant derivative losses of $71 million and increased administrative costs due to restructuring efforts.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has announced that it will release its first quarter 2021 earnings on May 5, 2021, after U.S. market close. A conference call will follow on May 6, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET, which will include forward-looking information. Interested parties can access the earnings release and investor materials via the company's official website. This announcement comes as investors await crucial financial data that could impact MRO's stock performance.
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