What Analysts Expect from ExxonMobil’s 1Q18 Earnings

ExxonMobil (XOM) is expected to post its 1Q18 results on April 27, 2018. Before we proceed with 1Q18 estimates, let’s recap XOM’s 4Q17 performance versus estimates. In 4Q17, XOM’s revenues missed Wall Street estimates by 11%. Also, the company’s 4Q17 reported EPS (earnings per share) stood at $1.97. On adjusting for tax benefits (due to tax reforms in the US) and asset impairments, ExxonMobil’s adjusted EPS stood at $0.88, about 15% lower than the estimated EPS of $1.04. Also, XOM’s 4Q17 adjusted EPS was 2% lower than its 4Q16 adjusted EPS.