Phillips 66 Reports 1Q 2024 Financial Results, Highlights Strategic Priorities Progress
- Phillips 66 reported first-quarter earnings of $748 million, with adjusted earnings of $822 million.
- The company returned $1.6 billion to shareholders and announced a 10% increase in quarterly dividends.
- Challenges from maintenance and rising commodity prices impacted results, but the company is ready to meet peak summer demand.
- Phillips 66 launched a process to sell its retail marketing business in Germany and Austria, part of its plan to divest non-core assets.
- The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex has commenced operations, positioning Phillips 66 as a world leader in renewable fuels.
- The company has returned $9.9 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends since July 2022 and is on pace to meet its target of $13 billion to $15 billion by year-end 2024.
- Refining pre-tax income saw a significant decline from $814 million in the fourth quarter to $131 million in the first quarter.
- The Chemicals segment reported pre-tax income of $205 million, a substantial increase from $106 million in the previous quarter.
- Marketing and Specialties pre-tax income decreased from $432 million in the fourth quarter to $404 million in the first quarter.
- Corporate and Other reported pre-tax costs of $330 million in the first quarter, compared to $347 million in the fourth quarter.
Insights
Phillips 66's financial results for the first quarter of 2024 show a decline in earnings to $748 million from the previous quarter's $1.26 billion. This decrease in earnings reflects several factors including maintenance that limited the production of higher-value products, the transition to renewable fuels and rising commodity prices affecting inventory hedge positions. While the company's crude utilization remained strong at 92%, there was a notable drop in refining income from $814 million to $131 million pre-tax, which can be largely attributed to less favorable commercial results and inventory hedging impacts.
From an investor's perspective, the announcement of a
Moreover, the completion of the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex marks a strategic pivot towards renewable energy, indicative of the industry-wide transition to sustainable operations. Investors should note this transition as a potential growth vector but remain mindful of the associated capital expenditures and the uncertain pace of returns on such investments.
Phillips 66's move to start operations at the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex signifies a major shift in the company's operational focus. The energy sector is increasingly prioritizing sustainable practices and Phillips 66 positioning itself as a leader in renewable fuels might suggest competitive advantage in the coming years. With the capacity to produce 30,000 barrels per day of renewable fuels currently, scaling up to 50,000 barrels per day by the end of the second quarter, the company is making significant headway in diversifying its portfolio.
Additionally, the firm's Midstream segment, which contributes notably to pre-tax income—
For investors, such developments are critical to monitor as they could lead to diversification of revenue streams and potentially provide a hedge against the volatility of traditional energy markets. However, they must also be cautious and consider the long-term capital investment required and the evolving regulatory environment surrounding the energy transition.
The strategic decision by Phillips 66 to divest its retail marketing assets in Germany and Austria reflects a broader industry trend of streamlining operations to focus on core competencies. The move might simplify the company's international profile and concentrate resources on potentially more lucrative segments like Midstream and Chemicals, which saw a respective
For retail investors, analyzing the company's cost savings and efficiency measures is essential for understanding how these initiatives can improve profitability and, consequently, shareholder value. The company's continued investment in facility upgrades and expansions, expected to start up in 2026, could potentially increase production capacity and efficiency, contributing to investor confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects.
First-Quarter Results
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First-quarter earnings of
$748 million $1.73 $822 million $1.90 -
$1.6 billion -
Refining operated at
92% crude utilization -
Recently announced
10% increase to the quarterly dividend to$1.15 - Earned industry recognition for 2023 exemplary safety performance in Midstream, Refining and Chemicals
Strategic Priorities Highlights
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Returned
$9.9 billion -
On track to achieve
$1.4 billion -
Launched process to divest retail marketing assets in
Germany andAustria - Commenced operations at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex
“In the first quarter, we progressed our strategic priorities and returned
“We recently launched a process to sell our retail marketing business in
“We remain committed to delivering increased value to our shareholders. We have returned
Midstream
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Pre-Tax Income |
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Adjusted Pre-Tax Income |
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
Transportation |
$ |
243 |
334 |
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302 |
334 |
NGL and Other |
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306 |
425 |
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306 |
423 |
NOVONIX |
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5 |
(3) |
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5 |
(3) |
Midstream |
$ |
554 |
756 |
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613 |
754 |
Midstream first-quarter 2024 pre-tax income was
Transportation first-quarter adjusted pre-tax income was
NGL and Other adjusted pre-tax income was
In the first quarter, the fair value of the company’s investment in NOVONIX, Ltd. increased by
Chemicals
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
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Chemicals |
$ |
205 |
106 |
205 |
106 |
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The Chemicals segment reflects Phillips 66’s equity investment in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (CPChem). Chemicals first-quarter 2024 reported and adjusted pre-tax income was
Global olefins and polyolefins utilization was
Refining
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
Refining |
$ |
131 |
814 |
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228 |
797 |
Refining first-quarter 2024 reported pre-tax income was
Adjusted pre-tax income for Refining was
Refining pre-tax turnaround expense for the first quarter was
Marketing and Specialties
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Adjusted Pre-Tax Income |
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
Marketing and Specialties |
$ |
404 |
432 |
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345 |
432 |
Marketing and Specialties first-quarter 2024 pre-tax income was
Adjusted pre-tax income for Marketing and Specialties was
Corporate and Other
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Adjusted Pre-Tax Loss |
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1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
1Q 2024 |
4Q 2023 |
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Corporate and Other |
$ |
(330) |
(347) |
(330) |
(297) |
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Corporate and Other first-quarter 2024 pre-tax costs were
Adjusted pre-tax costs were
Financial Position, Liquidity and Return of Capital
Cash used in operations was
During the first quarter, Phillips 66 funded
As of March 31, 2024, the company had
Strategic Priorities and Business Update
Phillips 66 is executing its strategic priorities to increase mid-cycle adjusted EBITDA to
Phillips 66 plans to monetize assets that no longer fit its long-term strategy. The company is progressing the potential divestiture of its retail marketing business in
The company achieved
Phillips 66 is capturing value from its Midstream NGL wellhead-to-market strategy. The company’s increased ownership of DCP Midstream has provided an incremental
In Chemicals, CPChem is building world-scale petrochemical facilities with a joint-venture partner on the
In Refining, the company continues to invest in high-return, low-capital projects to improve asset reliability and market capture. Since 2022, completed projects have added over
During the first quarter, Phillips 66 achieved a significant milestone with the startup of the Rodeo Renewed project. The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex is now producing 30,000 barrels per day of renewable fuels. The facility is on track to produce approximately 50,000 barrels per day (800 million gallons per year) of renewable fuels by the end of the second quarter, positioning Phillips 66 as a leader in renewable fuels.
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) recognized four Phillips 66 refineries and two CPChem facilities for exemplary safety performance in 2023. The Rodeo and
Investor Webcast
Members of Phillips 66 executive management will host a webcast at noon ET to provide an update on the company’s strategic initiatives and discuss the company’s first-quarter performance. To access the webcast and view related presentation materials, go to phillips66.com/investors and click on “Events & Presentations.” For detailed supplemental information, go to phillips66.com/supplemental.
Earnings |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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1Q |
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4Q |
1Q |
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Midstream |
$ |
554 |
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756 |
702 |
Chemicals |
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205 |
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106 |
198 |
Refining |
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131 |
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814 |
1,608 |
Marketing and Specialties |
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404 |
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432 |
426 |
Corporate and Other |
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(330) |
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(347) |
(283) |
Pre-Tax Income |
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964 |
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1,761 |
2,651 |
Less: Income tax expense |
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203 |
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476 |
574 |
Less: Noncontrolling interests |
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13 |
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25 |
116 |
Phillips 66 |
$ |
748 |
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1,260 |
1,961 |
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Adjusted Earnings |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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1Q |
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4Q |
1Q |
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Midstream |
$ |
613 |
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754 |
678 |
Chemicals |
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205 |
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106 |
198 |
Refining |
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228 |
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797 |
1,608 |
Marketing and Specialties |
|
345 |
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432 |
426 |
Corporate and Other |
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(330) |
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(297) |
(248) |
Pre-Tax Income |
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1,061 |
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1,792 |
2,662 |
Less: Income tax expense |
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226 |
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405 |
576 |
Less: Noncontrolling interests |
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13 |
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25 |
121 |
Phillips 66 |
$ |
822 |
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1,362 |
1,965 |
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About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is a leading diversified and integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses. Headquartered in
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS
OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “adjusted EBITDA,” “anticipated,” “estimated,” “expected,” “planned,” “scheduled,” “targeted,” “believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “will,” “would,” “objective,” “goal,” “project,” “efforts,” “strategies” and similar expressions that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes generally indicate forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on management’s expectations, estimates and projections as of the date they are made. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and you should not unduly rely on them as they involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include: fluctuations in NGL, crude oil, refined petroleum product and natural gas prices, and refining, marketing and petrochemical margins; changes in governmental policies or laws that relate to NGL, crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum products, or renewable fuels that regulate profits, pricing, or taxation, or other regulations that limit or restrict refining, marketing and midstream operations or restrict exports; the effects of any widespread public health crisis and its negative impact on commercial activity and demand for refined petroleum products; our ability to timely obtain or maintain permits necessary for capital projects; changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that adversely affect programs including the renewable fuel standards program, low carbon fuel standards and tax credits for biofuels; our ability to achieve the expected benefits of the integration of DCP Midstream, LP, including the realization of synergies; the success of the company’s business transformation initiatives and the realization of savings and cost reductions from actions taken in connection therewith; unexpected changes in costs for constructing, modifying or operating our facilities; our ability to successfully complete, or any material delay in the completion of, asset dispositions or acquisitions that we may pursue; unexpected difficulties in manufacturing, refining or transporting our products; the level and success of drilling and production volumes around our midstream assets; risks and uncertainties with respect to the actions of actual or potential competitive suppliers and transporters of refined petroleum products, renewable fuels or specialty products; lack of, or disruptions in, adequate and reliable transportation for our NGL, crude oil, natural gas, and refined products; potential liability from litigation or for remedial actions, including removal and reclamation obligations under environmental regulations; failure to complete construction of capital projects on time and within budget; our ability to comply with governmental regulations or make capital expenditures to maintain compliance with laws; limited access to capital or significantly higher cost of capital related to illiquidity or uncertainty in the domestic or international financial markets, which may also impact our ability to repurchase shares and declare and pay dividends; potential disruption of our operations due to accidents, weather events, including as a result of climate change, acts of terrorism or cyberattacks; general domestic and international economic and political developments, including armed hostilities (such as the
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information—This news release includes the terms “adjusted earnings,” “adjusted pre-tax income (loss),” “adjusted pre-tax costs,” “adjusted earnings per share,” “operating cash flow, excluding working capital,” and “net debt-to-capital ratio.” These are non-GAAP financial measures that are included to help facilitate comparisons of operating performance across periods and to help facilitate comparisons with other companies in our industry. Where applicable, these measures exclude items that do not reflect the core operating results of our businesses in the current period or other adjustments to reflect how management analyzes results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are included within this release.
This news release also includes the term “mid-cycle adjusted EBITDA,” which is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure. EBITDA is defined as estimated net income plus estimated net interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as estimated EBITDA plus the proportional share of selected equity affiliates’ estimated net interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization less the portion of estimated adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests. Net income is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the consolidated company and income before income taxes is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for operating segments. Mid-cycle adjusted EBITDA is defined as the average adjusted EBITDA generated over a complete economic cycle. Mid-cycle adjusted EBITDA estimates or targets depend on future levels of revenues and expenses, including amounts that will be attributable to noncontrolling interests, which are not reasonably estimable at this time. Accordingly, we cannot provide a reconciliation of projected mid-cycle adjusted EBITDA to consolidated net income or segment income before income taxes without unreasonable effort.
References in the release to earnings refer to net income attributable to Phillips 66. References in the release to shareholder distributions refers to the sum of dividends paid to Phillips 66 stockholders and proceeds used by Phillips 66 to repurchase shares of its common stock. References to run-rate cost savings includes cost savings and references to run-rate synergies include costs savings and other benefits that will be reflected in the sales and other operating revenues, purchased crude oil and products costs, operating expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses and equity in earnings of affiliates lines on our consolidated statement of income when realized. References to run-rate sustaining capital savings includes savings that will be reflected in the capital expenditures and investments on our consolidated statement of cash flows when realized. References to run-rate savings represent the sum of run-rate cost savings and run-rate sustaining capital savings.
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2024 |
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2023 |
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4Q |
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Reconciliation of Consolidated Earnings to Adjusted Earnings |
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Consolidated Earnings |
$ |
748 |
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1,260 |
1,961 |
Pre-tax adjustments: |
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Impairments |
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163 |
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— |
— |
Certain tax impacts |
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— |
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(19) |
— |
Net gain on asset disposition |
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— |
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— |
(36) |
Legal settlement |
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(66) |
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— |
— |
Business transformation restructuring costs1 |
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— |
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50 |
35 |
DCP integration restructuring costs2 |
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— |
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— |
12 |
Tax impact of adjustments3 |
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(23) |
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(12) |
(2) |
Other tax impacts |
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— |
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83 |
— |
Noncontrolling interests |
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— |
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— |
(5) |
Adjusted earnings |
$ |
822 |
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1,362 |
1,965 |
Earnings per share of common stock (dollars) |
$ |
1.73 |
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2.86 |
4.20 |
Adjusted earnings per share of common stock (dollars)4 |
$ |
1.90 |
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3.09 |
4.21 |
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Reconciliation of Segment Pre-Tax Income (Loss) to Adjusted Pre-Tax Income (Loss) |
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Midstream Pre-Tax Income |
$ |
554 |
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756 |
702 |
Pre-tax adjustments: |
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Impairments |
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59 |
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— |
— |
Certain tax impacts |
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— |
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(2) |
— |
Net gain on asset disposition |
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— |
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— |
(36) |
DCP integration restructuring costs2 |
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— |
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— |
12 |
Adjusted pre-tax income |
$ |
613 |
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754 |
678 |
Chemicals Pre-Tax Income |
$ |
205 |
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106 |
198 |
Pre-tax adjustments: |
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None |
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— |
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— |
— |
Adjusted pre-tax income |
$ |
205 |
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106 |
198 |
Refining Pre-Tax Income |
$ |
131 |
|
814 |
1,608 |
Pre-tax adjustments: |
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Impairments |
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104 |
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— |
— |
Certain tax impacts |
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— |
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(17) |
— |
Legal accrual |
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— |
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— |
— |
Legal settlement |
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(7) |
|
— |
— |
Adjusted pre-tax income |
$ |
228 |
|
797 |
1,608 |
Marketing and Specialties Pre-Tax Income |
$ |
404 |
|
432 |
426 |
Pre-tax adjustments: |
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Legal settlement |
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(59) |
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— |
— |
Adjusted pre-tax income |
$ |
345 |
|
432 |
426 |
Corporate and Other Pre-Tax Loss |
$ |
(330) |
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(347) |
(283) |
Pre-tax adjustments: |
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Business transformation restructuring costs1 |
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— |
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50 |
35 |
Loss on early redemption of DCP debt |
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— |
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— |
— |
Adjusted pre-tax loss |
$ |
(330) |
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(297) |
(248) |
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1 Restructuring costs, related to Phillips 66’s multi-year business transformation efforts, are primarily due to consulting fees and severance costs. |
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2 Restructuring costs, related to the integration of DCP Midstream, primarily reflect severance costs and consulting fees. A portion of these costs are attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
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3 We generally tax effect taxable |
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4 Q1 2024 and Q4 2023 are based on adjusted weighted-average diluted shares of 432,158 thousand and 440,582 thousand, respectively. Other periods are based on the same weighted-average diluted shares outstanding as that used in the GAAP diluted earnings per share calculation. Income allocated to participating securities, if applicable, in the adjusted earnings per share calculation is the same as that used in the GAAP diluted earnings per share calculation. |
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March 31, 2024 |
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Debt-to-Capital Ratio |
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Total Debt |
$ |
20,154 |
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Total Equity |
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30,793 |
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Debt-to-Capital Ratio |
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40 |
% |
Total Cash |
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1,570 |
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Net Debt-to-Capital Ratio |
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38 |
% |
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March 31, 2024 |
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Reconciliation of Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to Operating Cash Flow, Excluding Working Capital |
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities |
$ |
(236) |
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Less: Net Working Capital Changes |
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(1,447) |
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Operating Cash Flow, Excluding Working Capital |
$ |
1,211 |
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Except as Indicated |
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2024 |
2023 |
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1Q |
4Q |
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Reconciliation of Refining Income Before Income Taxes to Realized Refining Margins |
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Income before income taxes |
$ |
131 |
814 |
Plus: |
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Taxes other than income taxes |
|
86 |
87 |
Depreciation, amortization and impairments |
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321 |
227 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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47 |
48 |
Operating expenses |
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1,021 |
1,086 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of affiliates |
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(108) |
85 |
Other segment expense, net |
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1 |
5 |
Proportional share of refining gross margins contributed by equity affiliates |
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331 |
167 |
Special items: |
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Certain tax impacts |
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— |
(15) |
Legal settlement |
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(7) |
— |
Realized refining margins |
$ |
1,823 |
2,504 |
Total processed inputs (thousands of barrels) |
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144,730 |
156,720 |
Adjusted total processed inputs (thousands of barrels)* |
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166,984 |
173,786 |
Income before income taxes (dollars per barrel)** |
$ |
0.91 |
5.19 |
Realized refining margins (dollars per barrel)*** |
$ |
10.91 |
14.41 |
*Adjusted total processed inputs include our proportional share of processed inputs of an equity affiliate. |
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**Income before income taxes divided by total processed inputs. |
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***Realized refining margins per barrel, as presented, are calculated using the underlying realized refining margin amounts, in dollars, divided by adjusted total processed inputs, in barrels. As such, recalculated per barrel amounts using the rounded margins and barrels presented may differ from the presented per barrel amounts. |
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Jeff Dietert (investors)
832-765-2297
jeff.dietert@p66.com
Owen Simpson (investors)
832-765-2297
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Thaddeus Herrick (media)
855-841-2368
thaddeus.f.herrick@p66.com
Source: Phillips 66
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